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

Monday August 1st, 2022

Tuesday August 2nd, 2022

Wednesday August 3rd, 2022

Monday August 15th, 2022

Tuesday August 16th, 2022

Wednesday August 17th, 2022

Thursday August 18th, 2022

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.