CMS published a lengthy Final Rule in mid-July governing several matters related to the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the operation of health benefit exchanges.

Governor Cuomo announces extended deadline for Superstorm Sandy victims to apply for FEMA assistance.

The Marketing Tool Kit provides hundreds of valuable marketing ideas and strategies for ADHC programs.

A new chart, prepared by LeadingAge New York for member use, summarizes the state’s plans for transitioning the long term care population into Medicaid managed care plans and the FIDA demonstration.

We are most interested in hearing member feedback about this resource and others that would be helpful.

On Tuesday, May 28, 2013, the NYS Department of Health conducted a one-hour webinar on the UAS-NY to provide additional information concerning its statewide implementation.  LeadingAge NY submitted a number of questions and concerns to DOH as part of our ongoing effort to advocate for and support our members as they transition to the UAS-NY.  DOH addressed some of the issues we raised, but many questions remain unanswered.

Proposed state budget revisions address state shortfall in Medicaid funding.