***This date is currently closed for enrollment***

This is a 7-day course that will held on the following dates:

Monday February 27th, 2023

Tuesday February 28th, 2023

Wednesday March 1st, 2023

Thursday March 2nd, 2023

Monday March 13th, 2023

Tuesday March 14th, 2023

Wednesday March 15th, 2023

LDSS Medicaid eligibility staff who have limited experience with a Medicaid caseload, and other staff as determined by the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH).

This seven-day training session provides participants with an introduction to New York State's Medicaid program, with a focus on the eligibility for individuals who need community-based medical care.

As a result of the training, participants will be able to: 

• Identify the various public health insurance programs available to New York State residents.

• Separate applying household members into distinct categories

• Recognize the different levels of eligibility within the Community Medicaid program.

• Interpret and apply community Medicaid eligibility policy and budgeting methodology.

Summarize applicant's eligibility decisions based on information submitted and budgeting results.