FAQ Prepared by NYLAG, counsel for Plaintiffs in Engesser Lawsuit Challenging problems with transition to a Single Fiscal Intermediary for CDPAP. Dated April 11, 2025. Will be updated as DOH issues more information per the Injunctilon. Download the Preliminary Injunction at nylag.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ECF-62-PI-order.pdf and see https://nylag.org/engesser/

Use this worksheet to convert lifetime total amount received in Holocaust reparations / restitution from foreign currencies (Deutschmarks and Euros) into U.S. Dollars. This is for purposes of taking advantage of the exemption of saved reparations payments from the resource test for Federally-funded means-tested benefits, like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income. Updated monthly.

PowerPoint highlighting changes in the renewal process beginning in April 2025. Tenewals were reinstated about a year ago, following several years during the Public Health Emergency where Medicaid was automatically extended without requiring a renewal. Until now, because of special rules, NYC HRA could not terminate Medicaid if the renewal was not returned. THIS IS CHANGING -- this PowerPoint covers best practices for completing and returning a renewal to prevent DISCONTINUANCE of MEDICAID.

AARP NY expresses concern that older people with disabilities will be left home without care or be forced into nursing homes on current timeline.

This is basic information about Medicaid eligibility for the Disabled, Aged 65+, and Blind (DAB) category and about applying for Community Medicaid in order to receive home care (personal care or consumer-directed personal assistance) through Managed Long Term Care or based on Immediate Need through the local Medicaid program. (updated March 5, 2025 with final 2025 Income and Asset limits released by DOH)

Excel template to calculate Medicaid non-MAGI eligibility under the increased 2025 levels - see http://health.wnylc.com/health/news/90/. Can be used as a tool to estimate spend-down and pooled trust contributions. Template has different tabs for different types of budgeting schemes. -- See list of these at http://health.wnylc.com/health/entry/222/.

NYLAG's statement in support of a bill S4786-A1907 to repeal the MRT-II cut enacted in 2020 that would impose a 30-month lookback and transfer penalty for eligibility for Medicaid home care and other community-based services.

Bill would repeal the law enacted in 2020 from the "Medicaid Redesign Team II" that will raise the minimum requirements for qualifying for Medicaid personal care, CDPAP, and MLTC enrollment. The law was put on hold during COVID but is likely to be implemented later in 2025. It will require new applicants for home care or MLTC to need physical assistance with 3 Activities of Daily Living (ADL) with the sole exception of people with dementia or Alzheimer's who can qualify if they need verbal assistance with two ADLs.

NYLAG's Memo in support of bill in FY 2025- 2026calling for the State to increase transparency about MLTC - where does the money go, what services are provided and how much, track record of plans in keeping members out of nursing homes, etc.

Comments submitted by NYLAG with recommendations and support for New York's request to the federal Medicaid agency CMS to approve a waiver that would expand the MBI-WPD program to include people age 65 and over with higher income and resource limits.