What is New York Medicaid Choice?
NY Medicaid Choice is New York State’s managed care enrollment program. The CFEEC (Conflict Free Evaluation and Enrollment Center) is a program that determines client’s eligibility for Medicaid community-based long term care, run by Maximus. The evaluation does not include a medical exam.
How do I check the status of my Medicaid application in NY?
In New York City, call the Information Hotline at 311 or (718) 557-1399. For more information about Medicaid, visit the Medicaid website: www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/.
How do I cancel my Medicaid in NY?
To get out of an HMO you did not choose, call Medicaid CHOICE immediately at 1-800-505-5678 (toll free) and ask for a disenrollment form. Fill out the form and send it in right away, because the process of getting out of such an HMO can take as much as 45 days.
What Medicaid plans are available in NY?
Affinity Health Plan 1(866) 247-5678 EmblemHealth (HIP) 1(800) 447-8255 Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Plus 1(800) 600-4441 Fidelis Care New York 1(888) 343-3547 Healthfirst PHSP, Inc.
What is the difference between managed care and Medicaid?
Under the FFS model, the state pays providers directly for each covered service received by a Medicaid beneficiary. Under managed care, the state pays a fee to a managed care plan for each person enrolled in the plan.
What is the maximum income for Medicaid in NY?
Who is eligible for New York Medicaid?
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $17,131 |
| 2 | $23,169 |
| 3 | $29,207 |
| 4 | $35,245 |
How do I cancel Medicaid Online?
If you’ve set up an account on your state’s health care marketplace website to manage your Medicaid, you may be able to cancel your coverage online. When you log in, look for a link to “Report changes” or “Edit your coverage.” Click the link and follow the prompts to cancel your Medicaid coverage.
How do you disenroll from a harp?
If a current HARP enrollee joins a waiver program, the individual can either contact NYMC or the LDSS to request disenrollment from the HARP. The individual can attest to either applying for a waiver program or waiver program approval. No documentation is required to leave a HARP to join a waiver.
What are the 3 Medicaid plans?
State Medicaid programs use three main types of managed care arrangements: comprehensive risk-based managed care, primary care case management (PCCM), and limited-benefit plans. Within these categories, however, there is wide variation across states (Table 1).