Updates & Analysis

On January 21st, Governor Andrew Cuomo released his Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, which begins on April 1st. The State Assembly and Senate will provide their own budget proposals before the final budget is negotiated in March. Attached is a summary of important health care proposals, including a re-constitution of the Medicaid…

On January 10th, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services released a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Expansion Grants. These grants support the continued expansion of the CCBHC model in states that participated in the 2016 Planning Grant program for the development…

On January 6th, the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) released a Request for Applications (RFA) to fund implementation of Level 3 of the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), an evidence-based counseling program intended to reduce youth risky behaviors and improve family interactions. This RFA aims to supplement existing opioid prevention…

On December 27th, the New York City Department of Probation (DOP) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Next STEPS (Striving Toward Engagement and Peaceful Solutions) program. The Next STEPS program helps high-risk youth (not necessarily on probation) by using curriculum-based group mentoring to transform attitudes and behaviors that can lead to violence and/or…

On December 24th, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking one contractor in each NYC borough who will lead the establishment of a network of Family and Youth Peer Support (FYPS) service programs. New York State Medicaid has recently implemented family and youth peer…

On December 26th, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an expansion of the Justice Involved Supportive Housing (JISH) program. Under the JISH model, DOHMH directly refers adults with the highest rates of jail and shelter use to JISH contractors, who find and engage…

On January 8th, Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered his 2020 State of the State speech in Albany. As usual, the Governor outlined a broad social and economic agenda which includes several health care proposals. In his speech, the Governor briefly addressed the projected Medicaid budget shortfall of approximately $4 billion. He did not provide further details…

On November 27th, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) formally submitted a waiver amendment request to the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) for the 1115 Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) Waiver. The amendment would extend and renew the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program for a total of four years. DSRIP…

On November 25th, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released a Request for Applications (RFA) for the Direct Contracting Model’s Professional and Global Options. The Direct Contracting Model expands opportunities to participate in Medicare risk-sharing, drawing from Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) initiatives, particularly the Next Generation ACO Model, as well as innovative approaches…

On November 21st, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for capital funding for OMH-licensed crisis residential programs for people with serious mental illness (SMI). Capital funds may be used for the acquisition of new property, construction of new facilities, and/or the rehabilitation of existing buildings that…

On November 13th, the New York City (NYC) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released a concept paper proposing a forthcoming Request for Proposals (RFP). This RFP would fund one eligible organization in each NYC borough to operate a coordinated intake and referral (CI&R) system for maternal and child home visiting services. The goal…

On November 7th, the New York City (NYC) Department of Homeless Services (DHS) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Subway Outreach Program. The DHS Outreach teams provide street outreach and housing placement services to homeless individuals on the street, in the subway system, and in public places, including those individuals with persistent mental…