As social service, health and community providers, staying healthy and safe serves the needs of those you care for. Staying up-to-date with fast-moving federal and state waivers to care, as well as guidance on infection and security concerns are essential to continue delivering care … Read More
CMS Announces State Opportunity for Planning Grant Addressing Substance Use
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On June 25, CMS released a planning grant open to all states to address treatment access and capacity building for Medicaid providers to deliver SUD recovery services. It leans on states to implement ongoing assessment of SUD treatment needs with a focus on recruitment, training, … Read More
NYS looking for organizations interested in applying as Specialized I/DD Plan – Provider Led (SIP-PL)
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The New York State Department of Health (DOH) and the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) will be seeking applications from qualified entities interested in becoming a Specialized I/DD Plan – Provider Led (SIP-PL). These parties will be expected to … Read More
IMPORTANT: NYS Readiness Funds for Child-Focused HCBS
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New York State announced the designated providers for Children and Family Treatment and Support Services / Home and Community Based Services (HCBS). Services originally designated as State Plan Amendments (SPA) are now termed specifically as Children and Family Treatment and Support Services. These newly aligned Medicaid … Read More
NYS Departments Submit Final Draft Transition Plan For The Children’s Medicaid System Transformation
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In November 2017, the New York State Departments (Department of Health, Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services, Office of Children & Family Services, Office of Mental Health, and Office for People With Developmental Disabilities) released their Final Draft Transition Plan for the Children’s Medicaid … Read More
NYS DOH Updates On PPS Progress And Provider Contract Guidelines For IPAs
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NYS DOH Announces Provider Contract Guidelines For Article 44 MCOs, IPAs And ACOs New York State Department of Health (DOH) released Provider Contract Guidelines for Article 44 MCOs, IPAs, and ACOs with the intent of establishing standards for contract submission and review, clarifying required contract provisions, … Read More
Upcoming Webinar On NYS Children’s Medicaid System Transformation
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NYS Department of Health (DOH), Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS), Office of Mental Health (OMH), and Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) will be hosting a joint webinar presentation on Monday, September 18 from 1:00PM … Read More
CMS Announces Extension for Transitioning to the HCBS Model
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Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted an informational bulletin on its website with an update on home and community-based services (HCBS). According to the released statement, CMS is extending the transition period for states to demonstrate compliance with the HCBS … Read More
CMS Announces Extension for Transitioning to the HCBS Model
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Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted an informational bulletin on its website with an update on home and community-based services (HCBS). According to the released statement, CMS is extending the transition period for states to demonstrate compliance with the HCBS … Read More
Update for NYS HBCS Providers: the Community Mental Health Assessment Billing Policy
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New York State recently provided an update on the Community Mental Health Billing Policy. “Care Management Agencies (CMA) will bill NYS Medicaid directly through the eMedNY system. This process will be used for newly and previously completed assessments for individuals enrolled in Health and … Read More