The State Medical Review Team (SMRT) makes disability determinations for people not certified disabled by the Social Security Administration (SSA). SMRT completes disability determinations according to disability criteria defined by the SSA.

2022年12月1日 · SMRT performs disability determinations for individuals seeking a disabled basis of eligibility for Medical Assistance (MA). A SMRT disability certification establishes a basis of eligibility for MA programs, including home and community-based service (HCBS) waivers, MA under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA), and MA for ...

Review common questions about the State Medical Review Team (SMRT) and the disability determination process. When should I use SMRT instead of SSA for my disability …

The State Medical Review Team (SMRT) is a group of medical professionals and staff at the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) who complete disability determinations for healthcare eligibility for Medical Assistance (MA). The SMRT uses the Social Security Administration’s disability criteria to certify disabilities.

You will receive your Minnesota Health Care Programs Member ID card and approval notice in the mail within a few weeks. If you haven’t already, call and request a MnCHOICES assessment from your county or tribal office – to be assessed for home and community-based services.

2015年6月1日 · A primary function of SMRT is determining disability for people who are applying for (or appealing the denial of) Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits or Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) disability benefits. Contact SMRT staff at [email protected] or 651-431-2493 or 800-235-7396. Referral Process. Expedited Case Criteria

Who is SMRT? The State Medical Review Team is a group of highly trained professionals who follow the Social Security Administration’s criteria to determine disability and assess Level of Care (TEFRA) for individuals seeking eligibility in the state Medical Assistance (MA) programs or disability services in other DHS programs.

2023年11月21日 · Lead agencies and providers may now use the SMRT Document Portal to submit documentation for SMRT disability certification. All people who apply for a home and community-based services (HCBS) disability waiver must be certified blind or disabled by the Social Security Administration (SSA) or SMRT.

2023年6月1日 · Disability or blindness must be certified by the Social Security Administration (SSA) or the State Medical Review Team (SMRT). The certification process is also called a disability determination. People receiving the following benefits may or may not be certified disabled by SSA or SMRT.

2013年4月1日 · SMRT schedules transportation services through Minnesota Non-Emergency Transportation (MNET) for clients residing in MNET counties. SMRT contacts the county or tribal agency to schedule transportation in a non-MNET county.