Letter Guildnet is sending to it;s 4,000+ members in Nassau, Suffolk and Westechester counties in Feb and March 2017 stating, "GuildNet will no longer offer Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) services in [county] effective June 1, 2017. It is important that you select a new MLTC plan before May 18, 2017 to assure a smooth transfer to your new plan. You will continue to receive services from GuildNet until your transfer to your new plan is complete." Letter does not explain that if person does NOT transfer to another plan, they may still stay in Guildnet. Nor does letter explain that new plan is not required by State to honor Guildnet's same plan of care and number of hours. NOr does letter give contact info for ICAN ombuds program. icannys.org

This outline describes the evaluation process for someone who is on Medicare and Medicaid (approved or application pending) who requires enrollment into a Managed Long Term Care plan. Revised 12-2016 to include change that CFEEC now valid for 75 instead of 60 days.

Mailing from New York Medicaid Choice to MLTC Members in FIDA Demo Area (New York City and Nassau County) explaining FIDA program. May be confusing to members who previously opted out of FIDA.

Extends FIDA demo extra 2 years through Dec. 31, 2019

Describes procedures for how members in those 3 plans not renewing contracts will be transitioned to other FIDA plans or may choose Original Medicare and MLTC.

Comments to last in series of proposed regulations implementing 2015 law requiring expedited processing of Medicaid apps in 7 days where there is an immediate need for personal care or CDPAP. Regs published for comment March 2, 2016.

Part 3 of 5-part Medicaid webinar series. This presentation focuses on types of managed care plans and which Medicaid recipients may -- or must - enroll in each type.

Testimony of NYLAG to the New York State Legislature Joint Hearing of the Senate Finance and Assembly Ways and Means Committees - January 2016

Comments filed Dec. 9, 2015 in response to proposed state regulations (10-28-2015) to implement 2015 state law changes requiring expedited 7-day approval of Medicaid for those with immediate need for personal care or consumer directed personal assistance.

Official training PowerPoint for MLTC and Managed care plans, nursing homes and NYC Medicaid staff on submission of Medicaid applications for nursing home care under new 2015 changes requiring permanent nursing home residents to enroll in or stay in managed care or mLTC plans. October 2015.