We are looking for a detail-oriented Eligibility Specialist to join our team in Port St Lucie, Florida. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a critical role in managing eligibility documentation and ensuring compliance for children in out-of-home care. This role requires a strong understanding of Medicaid processes, insurance follow-up, and preauthorization procedures.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and compile comprehensive documentation to facilitate Title IV-E determinations for children entering out-of-home care.<br>• Enroll newly eligible Medicaid recipients into the Sunshine Child Welfare Specialty Plan.<br>• Identify and refer children potentially eligible for Social Security benefits to the Master Trust Specialist.<br>• Process and submit applications for all children under the supervision of CCKids.<br>• Monitor and manage Title IV-E determinations to prevent expiration and ensure timely re-determinations.<br>• Review, approve, and organize pre-adoption files submitted by Adoption Case Managers.<br>• Handle agreements, update placements and services, and coordinate with case managers on adoption case assignments and finalizations.<br>• Process new Title IV-E applications for children placed in adoption settings promptly and accurately.<br>• Assist case management teams in obtaining eligibility documentation for adoption cases or future eligibility reviews.<br>• Address inquiries about Medicaid billing, primary care physician changes, and related matters from foster parents, caregivers, case managers, and investigators.