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Funding Opportunity for BH and Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs

On December 3rd, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) released a funding opportunity for the 2021 Empowering Communities to Address Behavioral Health and Chronic Pain through Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Program. The goals of this program are to: Develop a comprehensive strategy for addressing behavioral health…

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Draft MRT Waiver Extension

Last week, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) released a draft version of its Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) Waiver Demonstration Extension Request. The extension request seeks a three-year extension (April 1, 2021-March 31, 2024) of all current programs and authorities under the State’s current MRT Waiver Demonstration, and the following two programmatic amendments:…

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CMS Proposed Interoperability and Prior Authorization Rule

On December 10th, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Office of the National Coordinator proposed a rule that, if finalized, would place new requirements on state Medicaid and CHIP fee-for-service programs, Medicaid managed care plans, CHIP managed care entities, and Qualified Health Plan issuers on the Federally-facilitated Exchanges. The rule seeks to…

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Medicare OPPS and ASC 2021 Final Rule

On December 2nd, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final rule that updates the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System for calendar year 2021. The final rule increases both OPPS and ASC payment rates by 2.4 percent and updates regulations regarding hospital Star Rating…

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2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

On December 1st, CMS released a final rule to establish the CY 2021 Physician Fee Schedule. It includes significant changes to reimbursement for evaluation & management services relative to other services, changes to telehealth coverage during and after the PHE, and changes to scope of practice and direct supervision requirements. The rule also revises the…

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2020 State Funded Housing Program RFA

On November 18th, the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR) released a Request for Applications (RFA) for 2020 State Funded Housing Programs. OCR will award up to $9 million in State funding for the following programs: Access to Home Access to Home for Heroes (veterans) Access to Home for Medicaid Recipients Mobile &…

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BH Adult Rehabilitation Services Transition

On June 17th, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) issued a public notice in the State Register of its intention to transition the current Adult Behavioral Health Home and Community Based Services (BH HCBS) to a new service array called Behavioral Health Adult Rehabilitation Services. DOH’s goal was to simplify this service array…

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HCR Multifamily Housing Program RFP

On November 17th, New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) that consolidates the availability of funding for HCR’s Multifamily Programs. These programs support affordable rental housing for low-to-moderate income individuals and families as part of Governor Cuomo’s five-year plan to combat homelessness and advance the construction and preservation…

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New York’s Upcoming Comprehensive 1115 Waiver Submission

On November 18th, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) hosted an informational webinar on the State’s approach to the future extension of and amendments to the 1115 Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) Waiver, which governs most of New York’s Medicaid program, including its managed care authorities. Currently, the MRT Waiver is set to expire…

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Funding Opportunity for PrEP Research Projects

On October 23rd, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a Request for Applications (RFA) for research projects to promote the use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Proposed projects should: Implement published, evidence-based tools to support providers in assessing patients for PrEP indications in clinical settings, with the goal of increasing the frequency…

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Funding Opportunity for Family Planning and Reproductive Health

On October 19th, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) Center for Community Health released a Request for Applications (RFA) for the Comprehensive Family Planning and Reproductive Health Program. Through this program, DOH will provide up to $49.3 million in total annual funding to support the provision of comprehensive family planning and reproductive health…

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NYS Housing RFPs

Recently, New York State (NYS) released two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to create or enhance housing units for individuals in need. On August 16th, NYS released an RFP for the fifth round of funding for supportive housing units under the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI). As part of Governor Cuomo’s five-year plan to ensure…

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