Fact sheet written by New York Legal Assistance Group Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Problem addressing common problems encountered by those trying to enroll in MLTC plans, especially where they have a spend-down OR are trying to leave a nursing home. Learn how to avoid delays in enrollment. Includes helpful forms, focused on NYC but can be adapted statewide (updated April 15, 2015)

"Conversion" Form used in NYC by MLTC, PACE and Medicaid Advantage Plus plans to ask HRA Medicaid program to convert the Medicaid eligibility codes and allow them to enroll an individual who has been determined eligible for Medicaid into MLTC plan. Most commonly needed for people with a spend-down. They may have been found eligible for Medicaid but Medicaid is not activated until spend-down is met OR until HRA has processed this "conversion" to activate Medicaid even if spend-down is not met. Also see MLTC Frequently Asked Questions HCSP Quick Reference- REVISED 11-13-2013.pdf posted on this site

This is the cover sheet to be used for MLTC cases

This is the cover sheet to used for MLTC NHED

This is the MLTC Provider Relations Unit cover sheet to be used

This is the cover sheet for HRA-ALP Medicaid Cover Sheet

This form is to be mailed to Home Care Services Program once a client is admitted or discharged from Assisted Living Programs

This informational letter provides social services districts with updated charts that represent the monthly Personal Needs Allowance, PNAs, for residents of non-medical facilities the PNAs in medical facilities.

This form is used when a client enters a residential facility and makes a determination that he/she will either return or not return home.

This is the form in both English & Spanish agreeing to participate in the Medicaid Pay-In Program