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	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...

	MLTC UPDATE: ICS MLTC Plan to close March 31, 2019 - Members Advised Not to Change Plans until Official Letter Sent Feb. 1st 11 Jan, 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...

	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 for Immigrants who are Not Permanent Residents (Do Not have "Green Cards")-- PRUCOL and Temporary Non-Immigrant Eligibility September 2018 ALERT - On Sept. 22, 2018, the Trump Administration proposed changes on the standards for deciding whether an immigrant who receives...


	Medicaid & MSP: Must apply for Social Security and Enroll in Medicare Medicaid applicants and recipients can be required to pursue potentially available income, including Social Security, as a condition of receiving...


	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...


	Pathways to Extra Help - the Part D low income subsidy and how it can help your clients There is a special program called the Low Income Subsidy (LIS) which helps with Medicare Part D cost sharing. LIS is also known as "Extra Help." The...


	"Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries" (QMB) - Protections against "Balance Billing" THE PROBLEM: Meet Joe, whose Doctor has Billed him for the Medicare Coinsurance Joe Client is disabled and has SSD, Medicaid and Qualified Medicare...

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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. Please note that income limits based on the Federal Poverty Line, highlighted in green, are...


	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...


	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...


	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...


	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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