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	NYS Medicaid Redesign Team II (MRT II) -- Independent Asessor delayed til October 1st for Immediate Need and Expedited Requests.. but in effect for MLTC Enrollment 21 Jun, 2022 This article gives updates on the Medicaid changes enacted in the 2020 NYS Budget under the "Medicaid Redesign Team II" or MRT-2. The two MRT-2 changes that ARE being implemented are: NY Independent Assessor (NYIA) - see more below with delay for Immediate Need and expedited managed...

	News from NYLAG Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program - Library of Past Newsletters 12 May, 2022 The Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program at NYLAG sends out periodic updates to interested people about developments in Medicaid in New York State affecting seniors and people with disabilities, with an emphasis on people who rely on Medicaid for long-term care services or for subsidies to help...

	MLTC UPDATE: Independent Assessor delayed to May 16, 2022 for MLTC, July 1st for Immediate Need & Expedited Requests 16 Apr, 2022 This is a running news article with updates on Managed Long Term Care in NYS. Please see archives for past articles: MLTC updates 2014 - 2016 MLTC Updates - 2012 - 2013 KEY MLTC CONTACTS State Dept. of Health Complaint Number for MLTC enrollment & services problems- ...

	Covid-19 Resources on Medicaid in NYS - Public Health Emergency Extended til July 2022 13 Apr, 2022 This article describes laws, policies and procedures developed by the federal government (CMS), the NYS Department of Health (DOH), and by New York City is HRA to protect Medicaid during the Public Health Emergency. On this page we will gather links to helpful resources and to key government...

	Eligibility Expanded for Medicaid and Medicare Savings Program for Disabled/Age 65+/ Blind (DAB) in NYS Budget! 08 Apr, 2022 On April 8, 2022, the NYS Legislature and Governor reached an agreement on the NYS Budget, which included some important wins for New Yorkers age 65+ and those who have disabilities. While advocates did not get everything we proposed, NYLAG thanks the Governor and Legislature for taking important...

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	Medicare Insurance Premium Payment Program (MIPP) Some "dual eligible" beneficiaries (people who have Medicare and Medicaid) are entitled to receive reimbursement of their Medicare Part B premiums...


	Medicaid Disability Determinations - NYS Forms & Procedures (with updated forms Dec. 2021) The Medicaid program has long had a procedure for determining disability for individuals who have not yet been determined disabled by the Social...


	Legal Authorities Relating to Supplemental Needs Trusts - Federal, State, and New York City There is a confusing patchwork of Federal and State laws and regulatory guidance governing the use of Supplemental Needs Trusts in the Medicaid...


	Step-by-step guide to enrolling in a pooled income trust for Medicaid spend-down This article is a condensed road-map for using a pooled income trust to eliminate the Medicaid spend-down. NEW June 2022 - Big Changes in NYC -...


	Immigrant Eligibility for Medicaid & other Public Benefits - Public Charge Rule and UKRAINE Update Updated Immigrant Eligibility for Public Benefits in NYS Chart by Empire Justice Center & NY Immigration Coalition - updated to include...


	Emergency Medicaid in New York State - Limited Medicaid Coverage for Undocumented Immigrants Coming later in 2022 or 2023 - Undocumented immigrants age 65+ will be eligible for full Medicaid (as opposed to only emergency Medicaid) later...


	Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Public Health Insurance Haitian individuals and immigrants from some other countries who have applied for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) may be eligible for public health...


	List of Pooled SNTs in New York State This is an unofficial list of non-profit organizations in New York State that offer pooled Supplemental Needs Trusts (or similar services) to people...


	Medicaid Alerts & Other Protocols published by the NYC HRA Medical Insurance and Community Services Administration (MICSA) HRA MICSA Alerts are periodic announcements of policy, staff and office changes published by the Medical Insurance and Community Services...


	Appeals & Grievances in Managed Long Term Care - "Exhaustion" of Plan Appeal Required since 2018 In 2016, CMS adopted changes in federal Medicaid managed care regulations requiring "exhaustion" of Plan Appeals prior to requesting a Fair Hearing....

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	Income and Resource Limits for New York State Public Health Insurance Programs 1The 2022 HRA Income and Resources Level Chart was updated on March 16, 2022 and used the 2022 Federal Poverty Levels from GIS 22 MA/01 - and...


	Medicaid Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) in New York State COVID-19 updates & Eligibility Restrictions CDPAP services are still available from MLTC and managed care plans, for people applying for...


	Step-by-step guide to enrolling in a pooled income trust for Medicaid spend-down This article is a condensed road-map for using a pooled income trust to eliminate the Medicaid spend-down. NEW June 2022 - Big Changes in NYC -...


	Medicaid Personal Care or Home Attendant Services The Medicaid program in New York State covers a type of home care services called Personal Care services (aka PCS or "home attendant"). This is a...


	Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) in New York March 2022 Alert Tell your State Senator and Assemblyperson and Gov. Hochul to expand income limits for MSPs - Support Senate Bill S8228/A9245 -...


	Medicaid Dental Benefit in NYS Under Medicaid, dental benefits exist, but the coverage is limited. This limited coverage makes it important for advocates to understand the...


	Managed Long Term Care State Complaint Number for MLTC Problems - 1-866-712-7197 e-mail mltctac@health.ny.gov and put "COMPLAINT" in subject line For enrollment...


	List of Pooled SNTs in New York State This is an unofficial list of non-profit organizations in New York State that offer pooled Supplemental Needs Trusts (or similar services) to people...


	Medicaid Spend-Down Because Medicaid is a health insurance program for the poor, one must have income and assets below a certain limit to be eligible. For a single...


	Medicaid Assisted Living Programs (ALP) in NYS INTRODUCTION The Assisted Living Program provides supportive housing and home care services to individuals who are medically eligible for...

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