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	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. ...

	News from NYLAG Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program - Library of Past Newsletters 10 Apr, 2018 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...

	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...

	MLTC UPDATE 2018 - Prepare for May 1, 2018 Changes in Fair Hearing Appeal Rights 27 Feb, 2018 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...

	2018-19 NYS Proposed Budget Would Abolish "Spousal Refusal," Cut "Spousal Impoverishment" and Change MLTC in Ways that May Hurt Consumers with High Needs 09 Feb, 2018 While we are grateful that the Governor recognizes the importance of the Medicaid program for New Yorkers, and has fought to maintain access to health care for New Yorkers under the Affordable Care Act and for DACA immigrants, the proposed New York State budget for 2018-19 includes some alarming...

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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...


	Grievance and Appeal Contacts for Managed Long Term Care Plans BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2018, members of Medicaid Managed Care and Managed Long Term Care plans will be required to request an INTERNAL APPEAL within...


	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...


	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...


	Appeals & Grievances in Managed Long Term Care - CHANGES COMING MAY 1, 2018 Changes in federal Medicaid managed care regulations regarding GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS will be effective in NYS in MAY 2018. The federal changes are...

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	Income and Resource Limits for New York State Public Health Insurance Programs Here is the 2018 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...


	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...


	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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