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	MLTC UPDATE: ICS MLTC Plan to close March 31, 2019 - Transfers to VNS CHOICE get One-Year Continuity of Care 04 Mar, 2019 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 CONTACTS State Dept. of Health Complaint Number for MLTC Problems - 1-866-712-7197 or e-mail...

	News from NYLAG Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program - Library of Past Newsletters 17 Jan, 2019 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...

	State Dept of Health Moves to Implement MLTC Changes Enacted in 2018-19 NYS Budget 25 Oct, 2018 Though the NYS legislature and Governor Cuomo agreed on a State Budget on April 1, 2018, many of the changes in the Managed Long Term Care program are still in the planning stages for implementation. Here is the status of state budget provisions affecting Medicaid for seniors and people with...

	Webinar on Changes Coming May 1st in Fair Hearing Rights for MLTC and Managed Care Members - Recording Available for Online Viewing 22 Apr, 2018 On May 1, 2018, New York State will implement massive changes in appeal rights for members of Medicaid managed care plans, including members of Managed Long Term Care plans. These changes in federal Medicaid regulations governing Medicaid managed care plans were made by the Obama Administration. ...

	30,000 NYS Residents Age 65+ May Lose Medicaid If They Do Not Apply to Enroll in Medicare - 2,204 in NYC Who Lost Medicaid Restored Temporarily 14 Mar, 2018 March 14, 2018 UPDATE: After advocacy by Legal Services NYC, including a threat of litigation, the State DOH has agreed to restore Medicaid coverage to all 2,204 NYC Medicaid recipients who had coverage terminated on March 6th. They had all received notices that they must provide proof...

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	Medicaid Home-and-Community-Based Waiver Programs in New York State Medicaid home and community-based services [HCBS] are available through waiver programs to groups of individuals who would be eligible for...


	Medicaid Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA) Services A Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA) provides what is commonly known as “visiting nurse” services, as well as physical or occupational or...


	HIPAA Forms and Health Information Access and Privacy - Overview You have the right to privacy concerning information about your health, medical care, and how your care is paid for. This right comes from a federal...


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


	NYS Directives on Medicaid changes under the Affordable Care Act The New York State Department of Health (DOH) has issued additional directives outlining the new procedures for Medicaid applications and renewals...

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	Income and Resource Limits for New York State Public Health Insurance Programs Here is the 2019 HRA Income and Resource Levels chart. This short summary chart shows that income limits have increased for the new "MAGI"...


	Medicaid Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) in New York State WHO MAY BE HIRED AS THE PERSONAL ASSISTANT? Changes effective APRIL 1, 2016 An adult who is not...


	Step-by-step guide to enrolling in a pooled income trust for Medicaid spend-down This article is intended as a condensed road-map for using a pooled income trust to eliminate the Medicaid spend-down. This article contemplates...


	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"). Covered...


	Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) in New York Funded by the State Medicaid program, Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) help eligible individuals meet some or all of their cost-sharing obligations...

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