Medicaid Update

The Situation Report | December 9, 2024

The Office of Health Insurance Programs of the New York State Department of Health has approved the release of the October 2024 Medicaid Update. Please download the PDF here. A print-ready version is also available on the Medicaid Update web page.

This Update’s articles include:

Policy and Billing

• Expansion of Remote Patient Monitoring Coverage to Clinical Staff (Cover)
• Independent Practitioner Services Fee Updates for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
• Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Centers Reimbursement for Community Health Worker Services
• Ambulance Providers
• New York State Medicaid Fee-for-Service Coverage for Vaccinations Administered by Providers
• New York State Patient-Centered Medical Home Program

All Providers

• eConsults in the Dental Setting

Numerous items in this Update carry implications for policy, program, or proactive opportunities for home and community based care. HCANYS will be following up directly with DOH on these measures, keeping the membership apprised of our discussions and our recommendations for HCANYS members.