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	News from NYLAG Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program - Library of Past Newsletters 23 May, 2017 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 2017 - State Clarifies Guildnet Member Rights in Long Isl, Westchester, HomeFirst to leave Suffolk June 1st 23 May, 2017 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...

	Trump-Care: Info re Proposals to Repeal ACA and Cut Medicaid 23 Mar, 2017 Efforts are moving ahead not only to repeal the Affordable Care Act - with or without a replacement - but to alter the Medicaid program for millions of people, including seniors and people with disabilities, by changing it from an "entitlement" program to block grants or "per capita caps." ...

	MLTC Update 2016 - Centerlight MLTC to close Feb 2017, New State policies clarify assessments of hours, Minimum Wage increases funded for home care 22 Dec, 2016 KEY CONTACTS State Complaint Number for MLTC Problems - 1-866-712-7197 or e-mail mltctac@health.ny.gov Request Conflict-Free MLTC Assessment - needed to enroll in an MLTC plan call NY Medicaid Choice at 1-855-222-8350 complaints re Conflict-Free...

	FIDA: 3 plans exit FIDA 2017; FIDA extended 2 years to 2019, Suffolk & Westchester Scheduled for 2017 09 Nov, 2016 CONTACT: NY Medicaid Choice for information or to Opt Out 1-855-600-FIDA (1-855-600-3432) TTY: 1-888-329-1541 FAX authorization to opt out someone else 1-917-228-8601 Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 8:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ICAN - NYS Ombudsprogram for MLTC...

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	Medicaid Contacts in New York City (NYC Human Resources Administration - MICSA) Since May 2013 the NYC Medicaid Office (known as MICSA) has been located at 785 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11238. The Reception Unit is on the...


	Appeals & Grievances in Managed Long Term Care - Consumer Rights Procedures to appeal decisions by Managed Long Term Care plans are different than those they are used to from the longtime system of requesting...


	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...


	Medicaid Transportation in NYS States are required under federal regulations (42 C.F.R. §431.53) to assure necessary transportation to Medicaid beneficiaries to and from...


	How to use a pooled SNT to eliminate the Medicaid spend-down. This memo explains how to use a Pooled Supplemental Needs Trust to eliminate the Medicaid spend-down (updated July 2017) Note that new State...

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	Income and Resource Limits for New York State Public Health Insurance Programs Click here for NYS Medicaid Income and Resource Levels Chart for 2017 (NYC Human Resources Administration publishes chart annually based on NYS Dept....


	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"). LAW...


	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...


	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...

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