Retro HCBS Rate Increases

On July 21st, New York State announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have approved a retroactive rate increase for several of the Behavioral Health Home and Community Based Services (BH HCBS) available to qualifying members of Health and Recovery Plans (HARP) and HIV Special Need Plans (HIV SNP).

A short summary is attached. The guidance, available here, includes a table listing out all approved rate increases by service. Any questions or concerns regarding the rate changes should be emailed to gwen.diamond@omh.ny.gov.