Answers to questions asked by participants in Webinar held on Nov. 6, 2019 sponsored by NYLAG Evelyn Frank program on using SNTs to protect Medicaid and SSI. See links to recorded webinar on http://www.wnylc.com/health/news/84/

Letter from NYSBA Elder Law section to Lisa Sbrana, Director of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration, dated 8/7/19, contesting 2 aspects of GIS 19 MA/04 - Clarification of Policy for Treatment of Income Placed in Medicaid Exception Trusts  (Feb. 4, 2019). First, letter explains why a Statutory Gift Rider should not be needed for establishing an SNT with a Power of Attorney. Second, letter critiques Attachment to the GIS, Form OHIP-0119 Explanation of the Effect of Trusts on Medicaid Eligibility. This is the Informational Notice required by Pooled Trust Notification Law enacted in 2017 that districts must include when notifying an individual of the option of using a pooled trust if they have a Medicaid spenddown. 

Change in enrollment by plan in NYC from 4/2013 to April 2019 - from Source: DOH Medicaid Managed Care Enrollment Reports (Oct 2018)
https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/managed_care/reports/enrollment/monthly/
by
Sorted in 2 ways- A.order of highest enrollment currently, B alphabetivally

NYLAG Testimony regarding proposals to eliminate spousal refusal, change the CDPAP program, and reduce other Medicaid benefits impacting low-income seniors and people with disabilities.

This is a list of court decisions, key laws, regulations and directives concerning the various Medicaid home care programs in New York State. Revised Dec. 2018

Training materials written and updated by various staff at the Evelyn Frank Legal Resources program since 2005. This outline is updated for the 2019 enrollment period (which begins 10/15/18 and ends 12/7/18) and covers the basic design of the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit, the Extra Help subsidy for low income beneficiaries, how Part D works with other types of drug coverage including EPIC and Medicaid, and how to get Extra Help by using the Medicare Savings Program.

The New York Aging Life Care Association is pleased to announce a seminar:
NYS MEDICAID AND MLTC 2018 Medicaid & MLTC Changes enacted in NYS 2018-19 Budget.

Registration info in announcement.

Fact Sheet on New Rules for Appealing Actions by Medicaid Managed Care and MLTC Plans - Starting May 1, 2018 - by NYLAG Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program

Compilation of regulations, sample notices, forms, advocacy documents, fact sheets, and online references for CLE Webinar conducted by NYLAG EFLRP on April 18, 2018 on the new Appeals REquirements for Medicaid Managed Care as Implemented in NYS Effective May 1, 2018 (amended slides 5 and 7 4/22/18)

Form designed by NYLAG EFLRP for a managed care or MLTC member to designate a family member, attorney or care manager, provider, and/or the ICAN Ombudsprogram to request a plan appeal, fair hearing, or a change in services from a managed care or MLTC plan. This new form is necessary because of changes starting in March 2018. At that time, one must first request an internal plan appeal before requesting a fair hearing. The request must be signed by the plan member unless a representative was previously designated. Signing this form in advance could prevent harmful delays in obtaining a client signature when requesting an appeal- especially if Aid Continuing is needed. See more at http://www.wnylc.com/health/news/80/