DOH has requested Letters of Interest for funding under the Safety Net Transformation Program.  To qualify, safety net hospitals must partner with other organizations.

As of Jan. 1, 2024, undocumented non-citizen residents of NYS are eligible for Medicaid through a mainstream managed care plan.

In a letter to DOH, the associations and consumer advocates requested suspension of independent clinical assessments and a delay in the launch of independent 'immediate need' and 'expedited' initial assessments and independent reassessments, in light of scheduling, customer service, and accuracy concerns.

Last week, the DOH selected 9 organizations to lead regional Social Care Networks aimed at integrating health care and social care under the State's Medicaid 1115 Waiver.

The association's comments noted that, although older adults are the state's fastest-growing demographic group, the waiver does little to address the unique needs of older adults, especially those who need long-term care services.

The amended waiver will invest $7.5 billion in health and social care over three years, focusing on health equity, safety net hospitals, and workforce shortages.