Updates & Analysis

On March 2nd, the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) released a Request for Applications (RFA) for one-time funding to support prevention providers with the establishment of a paid internship position for up to 12 months. This program aims to provide staff support to prevention providers, attract diverse individuals into the…

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On February 24th, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) announced the redesign of the Direct Contracting program under the new title of “ACO Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health” (ACO REACH). CMMI also released an accompanying Request for Applications (RFA) for new applicants to participate in ACO REACH starting in 2023. At that…

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On February 18th, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) published the Second Quarterly Update for spending proposals to enhance home and community-based services (HCBS) using the enhanced federal matching funds available under Section 9817 of the American Rescue Plan. DOH now estimates that it will be eligible for about $2.5 billion in state…

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On February 3rd, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for fiscal year 2022 Residential Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Grants. This program supports the provision of comprehensive substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services, recovery support services, and harm reduction…

On February 11th, the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) released a Request for Applications (RFA) for one-time telehealth infrastructure funding, including the purchase of equipment (e.g., phones for programs, tablets) and connectivity. Through this opportunity, OASAS will award a total of up to $1.5 million to eligible providers for the…

On February 11th, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) released an updated Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of 14 Adult Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams. The Adult ACT teams will serve individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) who have not been successfully engaged by the traditional mental health treatment and…

As a reference tool for clients, SPG periodically updates our Glossary of New York Medicaid Policy, which provides an overview of and up-to-date information on the major policy components of New York’s Medicaid system. The areas we cover include: Mainstream managed care; Behavioral health; Children’s services and foster care; Long-term care; and Services for people…

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On January 31st, the New York City (NYC) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of health care services to students through School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) in select NYC public schools. Awardees will provide comprehensive primary preventive care (including age-appropriate reproductive health care services) and mental…