CHHA and Personal Care Medicaid Cost Report Software Available

The Department of Health (DOH) has issued Dear Administrator Letters (DALs) announcing requirements for Medicaid Cost Report submissions and corresponding 2017 Medicaid Cost Report software for Certified Home Health Agencies (CHHAs) and Personal Care Providers on the Health Commerce System (HCS). The completed report and related certifications for CHHAs are due Mon., July 16, 2018. Cost reports and certifications for Personal Care Providers are due Mon., July 30, 2018; this is an updated date from the original DAL. The DAL, guidelines, and instructions for Personal Care Providers are here; those for CHHAs are here.

If you have questions regarding the submissions or access to the HCS, please contact Russ Smith at CHHA-Rates@health.ny.gov or Richard Kappes at PersonalCare-Rates@health.ny.gov. Those responsible for filing and/or certifying the report should ensure that they have the appropriate HCS permissions in place well in advance of the report due date.

Contact: Meg Everett, meverett@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8871