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

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

Monday June 7th, 2021

Tuesday June 8th, 2021

Monday June 14th, 2021

Tuesday June 15th, 2021

Monday June 21st, 2021

Tuesday June 22nd, 2021

Monday June 28th, 2021

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.