LeadingAge NY presented comments focusing on the draft waiver's startling omission of the needs of older adults and meaningful investment in the long term care system.

Following up on a prior letter criticizing the omission of LTC from the State's $17 billion Medicaid waiver concept paper, LeadingAge NY wrote to the State's Medicaid Director recommending specific modifications to address the needs of older adults and strengthen the LTC system.

The comments support the exemption of PACE programs from the independent assessment process, seek a phased approach to implementation, and request continued reimbursement for plan-based assessments.

DOH has published revised proposed regulations governing independent assessments and eligibility for PCS and CDPAS covered by Medicaid. Comments are due on March 13^th.

Applications are due Fri., April 24, 2015.

The DOH has just released its application to CMS to participate in the federal Balancing Incentive Payment (BIP) program.

Joint Associations address concerns on Care Coordination Model.

 Implementation and Waiver Redesign work group.