MMNY conducted a survey to assess the degree to which CBOs are engaged in DSRIP.  This information will be used to help MMNY assess what the needs are around the state for advancing community interests in local DSRIP regions.  It will also allow MMNY to conduct state level advocacy to ensure that the DSRIP process engages CBOs in ways that recognizes their strengths and addresses barriers to their participation.

The creation of the State’s “Care Management for All” initiative represents a sea change in how and where people with disabilities or chronic illnesses access care through the Medicaid program.  This creates the need for an advocacy program specializing in consumer education, community training, and advocacy services tailored to meet the unique needs of these populations. Medicaid Matters New York proposes a Medicaid Managed Care Ombudsman Program to meet the advocacy needs of people…

It is clear the State is interested in moving more populations into mandatory Medicaid managed care and reducing the number of services that are excluded, or carved out, of the managed care benefit package.  We support efforts to increase care coordination and integration.  However, any proposal to increase care management must include critical elements if it is to be successful in improving outcomes and reducing costs, particularly for consumers with multiple, high-cost service…