Updates & Analysis

On February 11th, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) released an updated Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of 14 Adult Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams. The Adult ACT teams will serve individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) who have not been successfully engaged by the traditional mental health treatment and…

As a reference tool for clients, SPG periodically updates our Glossary of New York Medicaid Policy, which provides an overview of and up-to-date information on the major policy components of New York’s Medicaid system. The areas we cover include: Mainstream managed care; Behavioral health; Children’s services and foster care; Long-term care; and Services for people…

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On January 31st, the New York City (NYC) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of health care services to students through School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) in select NYC public schools. Awardees will provide comprehensive primary preventive care (including age-appropriate reproductive health care services) and mental…

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On January 31st, the New York City (NYC) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released a Concept Paper outlining a forthcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for the re-procurement of NYC Well to newly awarded contractor(s). NYC Well is a 24/7 resource that allows New Yorkers to call, text, and chat a centralized contact center…

On January 27th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for activities aimed at increasing enrollment of children that are eligible for, but not currently enrolled in, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and improving retention of enrolled children.  Through this NOFO, CMS will award…

On January 28th, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of 12 new Intensive Crisis Stabilization Centers within the 10 economic development regions. There will be three awards in New York City and one award in…

On January 31st, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of Young Adult Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams in the counties of Erie, Monroe, Onondaga, Westchester, and Nassau. The Young Adult ACT teams will serve 48 individuals, ages 18-25, that:  Have serious mental illness…

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On January 25th, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of eight Adult Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams. The Adult ACT teams will serve individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) who have not been successfully engaged by the traditional mental health treatment and rehabilitation…

On January 21st, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for funding to support Safe Options Support (SOS) Critical Time Intervention (CTI) Teams in New York City (NYC). SOS CTI teams use an evidence-based approach to provide intensive outreach, engagement, and care coordination services to street homeless…