The New York State Department of Health (“DOH”) has launched a new program to modernize how certain Medicaid applicants/recipients will apply for and renew their Medicaid benefits. This modernization project is called the Medicaid Eligibility and Client Management system (“MECM”). MECM will impact how people apply for, and renew, a variety of Medicaid benefits including non-MAGI Medicaid and Medicare Savings Program benefits (MSP).
A soft launch of MECM began on September 30, 2025. During the soft launch (and afterwards), certain community-based organizations and the NYSOH call center can help individuals apply for certain types of non-MAGI Medicaid and MSP on MECM.
The public will be able to access MECM to apply for certain non-MAGI Medicaid and MSP benefits on December 1, 2025.
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