Foster Care Provider Education Letter

This letter outlines key guidance providers should be mindful of when delivering care to Medicaid enrolled children/youth in direct placement foster care and in the care of Voluntary Foster Care Agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions Clinical Document Submission Methods for Health and Recovery Plans (HARP) / Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan (PWP)

Sample: Adult BH HCBS Plan of Care

Elements of a Complete Plan of Care (POC) Health and Recovery Plans (HARP) / Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan (PWP)

Level of Service Request (LOSR) Minimum Requirements for BH HCBS Health and Recovery Plans (HARP) / Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan (PWP)

Four Behavioral Health Home and Community Based Services Transitioning to New Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment Services

To improve access to rehabilitative care, New York State received federal approval to transition four Behavioral Health Home and Community Based Services (BH HCBS) to a new service array called Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) Services starting February 1, 2022.

CORE Transition: Important Workflow Reminders and FAQs

Effective February 1, 2022, New York State received federal approval to transition four Behavioral Health Home and Community Based Services (BH HCBS) to a new service array called Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) services.

Children’s Home and Community-Based Services Frequently Asked Questions

Children’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) are for children and youth who need extra care at home/in the community and want to avoid going to the hospital or a long-term facility. Review these important workflow reminders, answers to questions you may have about HCBS, and other helpful resources

Child HCBS Authorizations and Reminder of State Billing and Claiming Requirements

This notice is to remind Children’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) providers of HCBS billing and claiming requirements, per the April 4, 2022, NYSDOH memo.

FAQ for Behavioral Health Benefits Carve-In to Medicaid Advantage Plus (MAP)

View for frequently asked questions to Behavioral Health providers regarding the transition of Behavioral Health services into MAP plans.

Behavioral Health Benefits Carve-In to Medicaid Advantage Plus (MAP)

Effective January 1, 2023, New York State (NYS) is carving additional Behavioral Health (BH) services into the Medicaid Advantage Plus (MAP) plan. Healthfirst's MAP plan is called CompleteCare.