July 30, 2025
NOTE: The Application for the Medicaid Advisory Committee (discussed below) is not up on the DoH Website yet. I will keep my eyes peeled.
From: Medicaid Redesign Team Update List <MRT-L@LIST.NY.GOV> On Behalf Of doh.sm.mrtupdates
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 10:33 AM
To: MRT-L@LIST.NY.GOV
Subject: New York State Department of Health Announces New Advisory Boards: Medicaid Advisory Committee and Beneficiary Advisory Council
Dear MRT Listserv Subscriber,
The New York State (NYS) Department of Health (DOH) is pleased to share the launch of the two new boards dedicated to the advancement of the NYS Medicaid program. NYS DOH invites NYS residents, providers and caregivers of NYS Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (“Child Health Plus” or CHPlus) members to share their voices and lived experiences by participating on the Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) and the Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC).
This is an exceptional opportunity to assist the NYS Medicaid program and CHPlus in providing access to the highest quality and cost-effective care to members of NYS Medicaid and CHPlus. Committee members will advise and inform policy development in matters related to NYS Medicaid and CHPlus. The MAC members will serve a three-year term, and the BAC members will serve a two-year term.
Additional Information (from the webpage linked above)
For additional information regarding the MAC and the BAC, interested participants should visit the NYS DOH “Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) and Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC)” web page, located at: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/mac_bac/, or email MAC_BAC@health.ny.gov.
- Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC)
- Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC)
- Public disclosure of the Beneficiary Advisory Council membership list is not required unless members decide otherwise
- Application – Available August 2025
- Completing the application is the first step toward becoming a committee member. Selected applicants will undergo a vetting process as part of the next phase.
- Continuous Recruitment (PDF)
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The Beneficiary Advisory Council meetings are not subject to public access requirements unless the committee, by majority decision, opts to open meetings to the public.
- Meeting dates will be posted here when they are annouced.
Contact Information
(518) 473-2160