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Published on Jun 30, 2023 by Michelle Berney
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 [...]
Published on Jun 19, 2023 by Leslie Bailey
Effective June 1, 2023, the earned income disregard for Cash Assistance (CA) households with earned income will be set at 62%.All recipient households on CA who have earnings are allowed certain earned income disregards (EID) when calculating their cash grant: 62% earned income disregard and an additional $150 general disregard after. The Office of Temporary Disability [...]
Published on May 25, 2023 by Michelle Berney
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 [...]
Published on May 25, 2023 by Michelle Berney
Beginning in late June 2023, Essential Plan enrollees will have 12 months of continuous coverage, even if they experience a change in income or household size. While all who have health insurance through the NY State of Health/Marketplace are required to update their income during their coverage period, those with Essential Plan will now maintain coverage [...]

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