Per the notice below, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is seeking public comment on its revised Medicaid and Child Health Plus quality strategy.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Department of Health

New York State Medicaid and Child Health Plus Quality Strategy

In compliance with 42 CFR § 438.340(c)(1), the New York State Department of Health is pleased to announce the beginning of the 30-day public comment period for a revised Medicaid and Child Health Plus Quality Strategy for New York State.  The 30-day public comment period will close on July 18, 2024.  This 30-day comment period is to ensure that the public is afforded the opportunity to provide written comments.

Quality Strategy Summary and Objectives

The Medicaid and Child Health Plus Quality Strategy is mandated by Federal regulations at 42 CFR Part 438, subpart D.  The purpose of the Quality Strategy is to assess and improve the quality of Medicaid managed care and Child Health Plus (CHPlus) services offered within New York State.  The Quality Strategy serves as a blueprint or road map for the Department of Health’s Medicaid and CHPlus Programs and the contracted health plans in assessing the quality of care that members receive, as well as for setting forth measurable goals and targets for improvement.  The Quality Strategy is being revised for years 2023-2025 as required by federal regulations.  The Quality Strategy has no fiscal or enrollment impacts on the New York State Medicaid or CHPlus programs, and there will be no impact on eligibility requirements, benefit coverage or cost sharing for individuals enrolled in the Medicaid or CHPlus programs resulting from the Quality Strategy.

Submission and Review of Public Comments

A draft of the proposed Quality Strategy request is available for review at: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/redesign/docs/2023-2025_draft_chp_pub_com.pdf

For individuals with limited online access and require special accommodation to access paper copies, please call (518) 473-2160.

Prior to finalizing the proposed Quality Strategy, the Department of Health will consider all written comments received.  These comments will be summarized in the final submitted version.

Please direct all questions to qualitystrategy@health.ny.gov with the subject line “Quality Strategy.”

Written comments will be accepted by email at: qualitystrategy@health.ny.gov with the subject line “Quality Strategy” or by mail at: Department of Health, Office of Health Insurance Programs, 99 Washington Ave., One Commerce Plaza, Suite 1605, Albany, NY 12210

All comments must be postmarked or emailed by 30 days of the date of this notice.