DOH intends to make first of two IGT payments to county- and New York City-operated nursing homes in September.

CMS approval of rate supplement provision means that long-awaited payments should be made in the fall.

DOH has updated nursing home rates and is reminding homes to file Medicaid cost reports by the due date to avoid possible penalties and reduced quality pool scores.

Some members report experiencing software malfunctions.

DOH has completed the July 2018 Medicaid rates, has updated the assessment reimbursement add-on, and continues work on implementing budget provisions.

Several significant, retroactive payment adjustments are scheduled for the fall.

Providers and plans should wait for DOH guidance prior to making any changes related to the budget provision that authorizes fee-for-service Medicaid reimbursement for permanent nursing home residents after three months of MLTC enrollment.

DOH has released the 2017 nursing home Medicaid cost report software and announced July 16^th as the due date.