LeadingAge NY members located in the FIDA region are asked to complete a brief survey.

The Medicaid Innovation Accelerator Program will develop resources to support state-based reform efforts.

New York State and CMS agree to a new timeline that will delay FIDA enrollment for community based populations by several months.

Although the Jan. 10 FIDA update was cut short due to technical difficulties, the slides are available.

A summary of key points from the Memorandum of Understanding entered into by New York State and CMS regarding the state’s FIDA Demonstration.

New York State's managed care initiative to integrate Medicaid and Medicare services for dual eligibles in downstate areas has received federal approval. The Fully Integrated Duals Advantage (FIDA) demonstration is scheduled to kick off in mid-2014.  Register for the Aug. 29 DOH webinar to learn more.  

The NYS Behavioral Health Transition team for Medicaid has changed the implementation dates for transitioning behavioral health services. The delay will provide Medicaid managed care plans and behavioral health providers more time to prepare, work with stakeholders, consumers and informal supports, develop key performance measures and obtain the necessary federal approvals. 

Our draft message points on the state's MRT Waiver that would reinvest shared federal Medicaid savings into healthcare.