Next Steps for Medicaid Recipients on NYSoH who are Medicare EligibleIndividuals with MAGI Medicaid on NYSoH during the public health emergency (PHE), who became Medicare eligible during the PHE, have maintained their Medicaid coverage on NYSoH; during the PHE, these cases were not transferred to the LDSS/HRA.  These enrollees must renew their Medicaid coverage on NYSoH [...]

Child Health Plus (CHP) insurers did not enforce premium collection for enrollees with subsidized coverage between March 2020 – April 30, 2023.  Beginning May 1, 2023, CHP enrollees with subsidized premiums will be responsible for paying premiums for all months of coverage, though there is now a 30-day grace period for premium payment, meaning the plan [...]

Renewals for Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Essential Plan on NYSoHMedicaid, Child Health Plus (CHP) and Essential Plan enrollees with authorization dates ending June 30, 2023, and later must recertify for ongoing coverage through the New York State of Health/Marketplace (NYSoH).There are new rules that allow some enrollees to renew their coverage until the end of [...]

As a result of a 2018 lawsuit, Ciaramella et. al. v. Bassett, brought against New York State by the Legal Aid Society, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, Medicaid beneficiaries are expected to see increased coverage for dental services in 2024. While the settlement is still awaiting court approval, services to be [...]