Eligibility Specialist

Job overview

The Eligibility Specialist role is onsite in Louisville, KY, overseeing both sites and conducting home visits in Jefferson County. Pay ranges from $47,000 to $54,000 per year, based on experience. The position supports Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE, which provides healthcare and supportive services to adults age 55 and older so they can live safely and independently in their homes and communities. The specialist coordinates intake and eligibility and helps participants navigate Medicaid and other public-benefit applications. The role supports enrollment, benefit continuity, and participant understanding of financial responsibilities while ensuring compliance with applicable Medicaid rules and reporting requirements.

What you'll do

• Obtain initial admissions information and coordinate intake
• support enrollment eligibility
• gather documentation and application requirements for Medicaid approval
• ensure compliance with Long Term Care Medicaid rules
• assist with SNAP and other public-assistance applications
• track private-pay and Medicare-only clients and support transitions to Medicaid eligibility
• monitor eligibility and recertification
• guide participants through financial eligibility and supplemental documentation
• educate applicants, recipients, and the public about program regulations
• prepare required CMS or program reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

eligibility specialist

pace

medicaid eligibility

public benefits

participant support

intake coordination

home visits

$47k-$54k

louisville ky

senior community care of kentucky

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) with discretionary contribution
• paid time off and personal days
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• employee assistance program
• wellness incentives
• early access to a portion of earnings.

Why this role

Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional weekends and evenings. Requires a bachelor’s degree in a health or human-services field or four years of related public-benefits experience, two years of relevant casework or senior-services information and referral experience, a valid driver’s license, and transportation.

About the employer

Senior Community Care of Kentucky is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.