DOH asked for comments and recommendations on conflict-free case management during their presentation at the LeadingAge New York Annual Conference.

This policy clarifies MLTC Policy 13.04 - Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) plans are required to pay personal care providers/agencies servicing MLTC members the posted rate by HRA or LDSS through March 1, 2014.

New York State's managed care initiative to integrate Medicaid and Medicare services for dual eligibles in downstate areas has received federal approval. The Fully Integrated Duals Advantage (FIDA) demonstration is scheduled to kick off in mid-2014.  Register for the Aug. 29 DOH webinar to learn more.  

A summary of key points from the Memorandum of Understanding entered into by New York State and CMS regarding the state’s FIDA Demonstration.

DOH held a webinar to review key points of the state’s FIDA demonstration agreement with CMS. A recording will be posted on the DOH website this week.

Clarification on how to process and what are the required steps to take for a Medicaid individuals who requires only Personal Care Level 1 services in a MLTC plan. This clarifies previous MLTC policies 13.15 and 13.16.