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	NEW YORK STATE LAUNCHES NEW WEBPAGE ABOUT MEDICAID EXCESS INCOME or SPEND-DOWN PROGRAM 19 Nov, 2010 On Friday, November 19, 2010, the New York State Department of Health launched a new web page that explains how consumers can obtain Medicaid through the Medicaid "Excess Income" or "Spend-down" program. The new page was designed in collaboration with a statewide working group...

	Mandatory Medicaid Managed Care Enrollment Begins Sept. 1, 2010 in New York City For People with HIV and AIDS 27 Sep, 2010 As of September 1, 2010, there is no longer an HIV/ AIDS exemption from mandatory Medicaid managed care in New York City. People living with HIV and AIDS who are Medicaid recipients will be required to join a Medicaid managed care plan if they are not eligible for another exemption...

	CMS reminds Medicare Part D sponsors of their transition supply obligations 31 Aug, 2010 CMS has issued a reminder to Part D sponsors that they are obligated to provide transition supplies to current enrollees who are negatively affected by changes to their plan's formulary. The memo, released on August 27, 2010, gives...

	NYS Bridge Plan -- High Risk Insurance Pool - Begins Taking Applications August 20th 21 Aug, 2010 The NY Bridge Plan began accepting applications on August 20, 2010, with coverage available beginning October 1, 2010. The "Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan" (PCIP) is partially funded by the federal government and subject to federal regulations established under the Patient...