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

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

Monday August 9th , 2021

Tuesday August 10th , 2021

Monday August 16th , 2021

Tuesday August 17th , 2021

Monday August 23rd , 2021

Tuesday August 24th , 2021

Wednesday August 25th, 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.