NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare

Fiscal Policy Institute (FPI) Briefing on Federal Budget
2025-07-10 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for a briefing and Q&A on what’s in the Federal Budget that was passed and how it will impact New York on Thursday 7/10 at 12pm EST.
Our briefing will cover:
· cuts to Medicaid,
· cuts to SNAP,
· the impact on the New York State budget,
· the timing of cuts, and more.

Please feel free to email us ahead of time with specific questions or concerns at eisner@fiscalpolicy.org.

NYS Council 'Members Only' Learning Collaborative on Adapting to Changes in Federal Policy
2025-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
NYS COUNCIL ‘MEMBERS ONLY’ TIME-LIMITED LEARNING COLLABORATIVE
Save the dates! Plan to Attend!
June 20 from 10-11 via Zoom
July 16 from 10-11 via Zoom
July 17th from 10-11 via Zoom
(Future dates to follow. We will host up to 6 Collaborative meetings in total, based on member need and member feedback. )
Join NYSCCBH’s Learning Collaborative on Adapting to Changes in Federal Policy with HMA Consultants
This series of meetings has been established to help NYS Council members plan and adapt appropriately to the rapid and significant changes emanating from the federal government. We will focus on adapting to changes in federal financial support, regulatory structures, rules, and requirements. HMA’s Josh Rubin and Cara Henley will guide us as we try to anticipate and prepare for whatever comes next. In addition, NYSCCBH members will be able to share what they are doing, what they are struggling with, and where they are succeeding so that we can all support each other during these challenging times.
During our first session, on June 20th, we will review the budget projection tool we recently sent to all members. HMA will talk about how the projections are made, answer any questions you have, and offer some guidance about how to think about the results and use them in your preparedness activities.

Fiscal Policy Institute Briefing: New York's Response to the Federal Budget
2025-07-17 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for a briefing and Q&A on how New York lawmakers can respond to the Federal Budget cuts.

FPI will hold a briefing on Thursday 7/17 at 12pm EST to discuss how New York lawmakers can respond to the Federal Budget legislation recently passed and signed into law.

Our briefing will cover:
· Measuring upcoming funding gaps coming from Federal Budget,
· Options for meeting funding needs to preserve essential programs,
· Tax and revenue options to meet funding needs,
· The use of reserves to patch short-term needs,
· The need for an emergency session to find sustainable solutions.

Please feel free to email us ahead of time with specific questions or concerns at eisner@fiscalpolicy.org.

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NYS Council 'Members Only' Webinar: Implications of HHS Reinterpretation of 'Federal Public Benefit' in PRWORA
2025-07-18 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Special ‘Members Only’ Webinar, Friday, July 18 at 10:00
Implications of HHS Reinterpretation of ‘federal public benefit’ in PRWORA w/ attorneys from Feldesman, LLP
The NYS Council will be hosting a special ‘Members Only’ Webinar on Friday morning, July 18 at 10:00 a.m. featuring our legal consultants at Feldesman, LLP. We will review HHS’ (revised) interpretation of the term “federal public benefit” as used in Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA), 8 U.S.C. We will discuss the implications of this change on our member agencies and the individuals they serve.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR – DETAILS INCLUDING REGISTRATION INFORMATION TO FOLLOW LATER TODAY.

OASAS Webinar with Commissioner Cunningham
2025-07-21 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
NYS Office of Addiction Services and Support
Webinar with Commissioner Cunningham
Federal Update
Monday, July 21, 2025
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Please join me for a special OASAS Town Hall on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:00pm for an update on the recently signed federal reconciliation bill, which includes significant changes to Medicaid and other health and social service programs. (Note from Lauri: It does not appear that there is any pre-registration required. )
During the webinar, attendees will be off-screen and muted but can ask questions and share comments through the chat feature.

Webinar topic: Special OASAS Town Hall: Federal Update

Date and time: Monday, July 21, 2025 4:00 PM

Join link: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/meetny-gov/j.php?MTID=m16da9a3b9bafa66721b5a90a8aaf5dce

Webinar number: 2819 642 4708
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Inclusive Practices in a Changing Legal Landscape
2025-07-24 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Over the past few months, nonprofit leaders have been asking urgent questions:
“Is it still legal to prioritize hiring staff who reflect the communities we serve?”
“Could our DEI practices, learning spaces or affinity groups be flagged as discriminatory?”
And the most honest answer right now?
It depends – on how you frame it, document it, and defend it.
2025 has brought major legal shifts:

A new federal executive order narrowed how “sex” is defined in law
The EEOC’s harassment guidance was partially vacated
The Ames decision changed how discrimination claims are filed
And the DOJ’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative is actively investigating how nonprofits describe their DEI efforts in public materials and grant language

All of this has created a landscape where values-driven practices – like hiring for lived experience or hosting identity-based learning spaces – can be misinterpreted or challenged if not structured carefully.
That’s why Ascend People, in collaboration with Volin Employment Law, is offering a no-cost webinar just for nonprofit leaders:
Inclusive Practices in a Changing Legal Landscape
Date: July 24, 2025
Time: 2:00p Eastern
Where: Live on Zoom (and recorded)
In this session, you’ll learn:

What changed (and what didn’t) in 2025
Where affinity groups, inclusive hiring, and other DEI practices now carry risk
How to revise your policies without abandoning your mission

Legal exposure is rising. But your values don’t have to retreat.
This is your chance to lead with clarity, not fear.
Register for this webinar here now: SIGN UP TODAY!

United Hospital Fund’s Annual Medicaid Conference
2025-07-30 08:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
United Hospital Fund’s Annual Medicaid Conference
Celebrating Medicaid’s 60th Anniversary

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
New York City Bar Association
42 W 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
Opening Keynote from New York State Medicaid Director Amir Bassiri.
Morning Panel Featuring:

Robin Rudowitz, Vice President and Director of the Program on Medicaid and the Uninsured at KFF
Leighton Ku, Professor and Director of the Center for Health Policy Research at George Washington University
Margaret Murray, CEO of the Association for Community Affiliated Plans
Kinda Serafi, Partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Afternoon Panel Featuring:

Chad Shearer, Senior Vice President for Policy and Program at United Hospital Fund
Emily Engel, Director of the Bureau of Social Care and Community Supports at the Office of Health Insurance Programs, New York State Department of Health
Selena Hajiani, Director of Strategic Operations and Planning for the Office of Health Insurance Programs at New York State Department of Health
Amanda Lothrop, Chief Operating Officer of New York State Medicaid

Closing Keynote from former Director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, Liz Fowler.
In-person attendance is fully sold out.

If you have already reserved an in-person seat but can no longer attend in-person, please contact medicaidinstitute@uhfnyc.org so that we can offer your seat to another person.
Seating is available in the large main room where speakers will present, and in smaller side rooms that have tables and a live cast of the event. Seating in the large main room is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Free virtual attendance via Zoom webinar is still available.

Register for Virtual Attendance

More information, including the timed agenda, can be found on our website here.

Kill the Clipboard: What Does the CMS-Aligned Network Strategy Mean for the Future of Interoperability
2025-08-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
A webinar is being held connected to the White House and CMS announcement about new CMS strategies for interoperability and the Health Technology Ecosystem. This webinar is hosted by Leavitt Partners, an HMA Company, in partnership with Arcadia, and will discuss the Kill the Clipboard policy roadmap and what they envision as a CMS-aligned network.
This webinar is designed for Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers and others who are working in digital policy and digital health transformation (watch for a follow up session for strategy and operational leaders). Presenters include Kill the Clipboard authors Ryan Howells and David Lee from Leavitt Partners, an HMA Company, along with Arcadia’s Aneesh Chopra, formerly the US Chief Technology Officer.
While the past decade has brought significant policy progress through the HITECH Act, 21st Century Cures Act, and CMS Interoperability Rules, much of the implementation has stalled. The Kill the Clipboard roadmap calls for renewed urgency to eliminate administrative waste, modernize data exchange, and build trust-based partnerships grounded in open standards. The White House and CMS announcement, coupled with the Health Technology Ecosystem initiative, and broader federal AI action plan, clearly indicates this administration is prioritizing working with the private sector to more aggressively implement open standards and tools to support data sharing and decision-making.
Learning Objectives:

Identify how the CMS-aligned network strategy reflects the policy priorities outlined in the Kill the Clipboard roadmap
Describe the structural and policy changes needed to improve the way healthcare data is shared and governed and why the EHR is no longer sufficient
Analyze how TEFCA and other national networks are positioned to evolve in response to this federal strategy
Assess the opportunities and risks for public and private sector collaboration in advancing interoperable, standards-based data exchange

New Restrictions on Providing Federal Public Benefits to Noncitizens: Immediate Impacts for Behavioral Health Providers
2025-08-20 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
New Restrictions on Providing Federal Public Benefits to Noncitizens: Immediate Impacts for Behavioral Health Providers
August 20 at 3 p.m. ET

In July, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a notice reinterpreting “Federal public benefit” and including many behavioral health programs as meeting the new, broader definition.
Programs funded under Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, Community Mental Health Services Block Grants, and Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grants, including certain programs administered by SAMHSA, are now subject to the reinterpretation.

What does this change mean for your organization?
What is the nonprofit exemption?
Who can receive services?
What other programs do you operate that now fall under the revised definition?
What do you need to do differently now and in the future?
Has anything changed since the notice was issued?

Join Feldesman attorneys, including an immigration attorney, next Wednesday, August 20 at 3 p.m. ET, for an industry update webinar to explain the change, review developments and answer your questions.

How New Health Care Cuts and Policies Impact You
2025-08-27 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
This webinar features presenters discussing health care provisions in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), recently signed into law. Along with CMA Litigation Director, Ali Bers, guest presenters will discuss the impacts of the law on health care. Edwin Park, Research Professor at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy’s Center for Children and Families, will discuss Medicaid and ACA provisions, Carrie Cochran-McClain, Chief Policy Officer at the National Rural Health Association, will discuss the impact of the law on rural providers and hospitals, CMA’s Ali Bers will outline the Medicare provisions in the law.

OASAS Webinar re: PAS47M Form
2025-09-30 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Earlier this month, OASAS announced upcoming changes to the OASAS Client Data System (CDS), allowing programs to submit updates on the use of Medication for Addition Treatment (MAT) in a more timely and efficient way. This reporting requirement applies to Outpatient, Opioid Treatment, and Residential services programs, and is available for use as of October 1, 2025, as previously announced.
Although OASAS encourages providers to begin reporting MAT changes to the CDS as close as possible to October 1, programs will be given a pause of enforcement activities until January 1, 2026, in order to allow additional time to implement changes to their systems.
On September 30th, OASAS will host a webinar/ training on this new form. To register for the training go to: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/rcc568cb9a1f82eb318a97a1aad67a44e. The MAT Update PAS47M form and instructions are available on the OASAS Applications home tab under Forms and Instructions. On the User Guides tab, we have also placed the guide for Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Update.
The information collected on the MAT Update Form (PAS-47M) is vital to ensuring equitable access to medication for Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) across the OASAS continuum of care. Additionally, for programs providing methadone, maintaining accurate medication records is critical for federal compliance.

OASAS Treatment Program Reporting and Data Analysis Report (RADAR) Webinar
2025-10-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
OASAS is excited to announce the rollout of the Treatment Program Reporting and Data Analysis Report (RADAR). Developed based on provider feedback, this new resource is intended to allow programs to see summaries of the data they report to the OASAS Client Data System (CDS) and compare themselves to averages for similar programs.
The RADAR displays descriptive statistics across five categories:

Demographic Characteristics

Services Profile

Medication for Addiction Treatment

Discharges and Referrals

Submission of Program Information

The Treatment RADAR does not contain performance targets. Treatment programs will receive an email from their OASAS Program Manager with their RADAR document and other pertinent information beginning in the middle of October.
An informational webinar about the RADAR is scheduled for October 7 at 2:00pm. Registration is available at: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r5f3bb2bf2f7e92f10221dad9bd693bd6. The webinar will be recorded for those unable to attend live.

OMH Forums re: Federal Actions and Impact to NY's MH System - WNY
2025-11-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The New York State Office of Mental Health is hosting a series of forums to discuss the recent federal actions and plan for potential impacts on New York’s mental health system. These forums – five virtual and one in-person – follow two town hall meetings that were hosted by the agency this summer, and are designed to gather feedback from provider agencies, associations, advocacy organizations, and county leadership.
One virtual forum is slated for each OMH region and there will be one in-person discussion in Albany:

Western New York Region

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3
Webex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r0c6a3bd3b204ed2b50406c37468696a5

Hudson River Region

9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6
Webex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/ra9955dee7b3b15b48eba3f5b8992c3aa

New York City Region

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10
Webex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r7dd04b113835fd961fa4ef0319bc37b0

Long Island Region

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12
Webex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r47dfbf2ecdf7860649ca4afb6b77f5ba

Central New York Region

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21
Webex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r492f9437095f4376642675d63d4304d5

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Albany In-Person Forum

9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19
Capital Region BOCES, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Rd., Albany 12205
In-Person Only Registration: https://redcap.link/nov19omhforum

Each forum will cover the same content, featuring an opening presentation, followed by small break-out group discussions. During the break-out discussions, an OMH facilitator will ask participants specific questions aimed at planning ahead to help New Yorkers maintain coverage and access to care, provide technical support to help agencies maintain revenue streams, and discuss other topics related to the federal actions.

OMH Forums re: Federal Actions and Impact to NY's MH System - Hudson River
2025-11-06 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)

OMH Forums re: Federal Actions and Impact to NY's MH System - NYC
2025-11-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)

OMH Forums re: Federal Actions and Impact to NY's MH System - Long Island
2025-11-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)

Cannabis and Health: What the Science Tells Us
2025-11-14 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Join us this Friday, November 14, at 1:00 PM ET for an informative webinar on what science says about cannabis use and our health.
There have been national policy changes related to the use of cannabis for medical purposes, yet there are many questions from the public and healthcare providers about medical use. The FDA has approved specific cannabis-derived and cannabis-related therapeutics for treating certain medical conditions, but it has not approved cannabis itself for treating any health conditions.
This webinar will examine the scientific evidence on cannabis and health, while separating evidence-based facts from common myths. Speakers will provide an overview of what is known about cannabis’ medical applications, limitations in the research, and its public health implications. Presenters will also address common myths, highlight what science has yet to establish, and provide resources for those seeking reliable information.

Register Here

OMH Forums re: Federal Actions and Impact to NY's MH System - Albany
2025-11-19 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)

OMH Forums re: Federal Actions and Impact to NY's MH System - CNY
2025-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)

Redefining Revenue: Building Financial Resilience in an Era of Policy and Payment Change
2025-12-11 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
As healthcare organizations face sweeping shifts in Medicaid funding, workforce costs, and payer expectations, leaders must think beyond short-term cuts and find sustainable ways to protect access, quality, and mission.
Join HMA experts Jose Robles, Juan Montanez, and Kristina Ramos-Callan for a timely discussion on how hospitals, health systems, and providers can reimagine revenue strategy for the next decade.
Learning Objectives

Understand the financial and operational implications of the recently enacted OBBBA law and related regulatory changes impacting healthcare delivery.
Identify strategies to stabilize payer mix, manage revenue volatility, and mitigate the effects of coverage loss.
Explore technology and operational levers that enhance financial performance, including data analytics, automation, and care delivery redesign.
Examine how innovation and mission-driven decision-making can strengthen organizational resilience and maintain equity in care.
Apply insights to develop forward-looking plans that align fiscal responsibility with community health priorities.

2026 State of the State Address
2026-01-13 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Governor Hochul will unveil her State of the State proposals.

Commissioner Sullivan Discusses FY 2027 State Budget
2026-02-19 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Please join Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, as she discusses the FY 2027 Executive Budget. This hour-long virtual presentation will detail key points of this spending plan and provide an overview of the investments in the state’s mental health system.
The Governor’s FY27 Executive Budget invests in what New Yorkers need while also insulating the state from the fiscal uncertainty coming from the federal government. This $260 billion spending plan remains committed to economic growth, while also funding the social safety net and other spending without increasing taxes, continuing the momentum New York state has experienced and guarding against potential volatility.
The Executive Budget also adds funding to continue the critical work to strengthen the continuum of mental health care throughout the state. These investments include expanding teen Mental Health First Aid training for all 10th graders, adding additional Youth Safe Spaces, increasing rates at OMH residential programs, and securing higher wages for mental health workers, among other initiatives.
In addition to discussing the Executive Budget, Dr. Sullivan will also outline some of the important initiatives already underway at OMH and how these programs are improving access to mental health care for all New Yorkers.
Please use this link to join at the time of the presentation. No advanced registration is required.

Protecting Healthcare Coverage: How New Medicaid Rules Will Impact Formerly Incarcerated Individuals and What You Can Do
2026-04-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Tuesday, April 14, 2026

11am EST Online

As we enter Second Chance Month, Legal Action Center (LAC) is bringing advocates and other stakeholders together for a timely, practical webinar focused on what new Medicaid changes mean for formerly incarcerated individuals and steps that can be taken now to protect healthcare coverage for this high-risk population.

Due to federal policy changes enacted last year, many formerly incarcerated individuals will face new work reporting requirements beginning in 2027. The administrative burdens and barriers associated with such requirements have been shown to increase people’s risk of losing healthcare coverage. For people recently released from jail/prison—whose rates of serious medical issues are disproportionately higher than the general population—losing Medicaid can interrupt vital treatment, thwart employment and reentry progress, and cause deadly destabilization.

LAC’s webinar will cover:

What exactly is changing in Medicaid, including a clear overview of new work reporting requirements and who they apply to.
What exemptions from the requirements are available, particularly for people recently released from incarceration and individuals with substance use disorders and other health needs.
The critical importance of documentation throughout the enrollment, reporting, and exemption processes.
Steps you can take now to protect Medicaid coverage for vulnerable populations, including people reentering the community from incarceration.

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From Budget to Impact: What the Governor’s FY 27 Budget Means for Nonprofits
2026-04-27 08:30 - 12:00 UTC
Join Nonprofit New York for an essential conversation on the future of our sector and the communities we serve.
From Budget to Impact: What the Governor’s FY 27 Budget Means for Nonprofits brings together nonprofit leaders from across the state for an in-depth look at Governor Hochul’s FY27 budget and what it means for your organization, your workforce, and the people you serve.
This timely, hybrid event will feature a dynamic fireside chat between Nonprofit New York President and CEO Jacqueline M. Ebanks and Denise Miranda, Commissioner of the New York State Division of Human Rights. Together, they will explore the state’s budget priorities, the role of the Division in advancing equity and protecting civil rights, and how nonprofits can engage in this critical moment.
Attendees will gain:

Key insights into the FY27 New York State budget and its impact on the nonprofit sector
A deeper understanding of the Division of Human Rights and its work to ensure equitable protections for all New Yorkers
The opportunity to engage directly with state leadership during a live Q&A

Whether you join us in person or virtually, this briefing is designed to equip you with the knowledge and connections needed to navigate the evolving policy landscape and advocate effectively for your community. A light breakfast will be served for in-person attendees.
Note: This event is free to attend, but in-person space is limited, so RSVP today (two registrations buttons below – one for virtual participation, and the other for in-person registration.
Date: Monday, April 27
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM*
Format: Hybrid (In-Person + Virtual)
Location: FPWA, 40 Broad St, New York, NY 10004 + Virtual Access Available

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RSVP for Virtual

*Registration and breakfast will run from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Compassionate Overdose Response: An HMA Webinar
2026-05-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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This webinar will present findings from the 2025 RiVive Community Engagement Report (download here) and best practices in Compassionate Overdose Response™, with a focus on the community use of RiVive naloxone nasal spray 3 mg. A panel of expert speakers will present their protocols for effective overdose intervention, guidance on the training of others, and strategies for integrating trauma-informed approaches into post-overdose care.

The webinar will cover why compassionate dosing is important, how to integrate this concept into trainings for community members, and communication strategies for teaching titration, rescue breathing, and overdose prevention.

Designed for program teams, medical professionals, and harm reduction leaders, anyone who attends will leave with research and experience-backed methods for improving outcomes in opioid overdose emergencies. A recording of this webinar will be available after this session, with a link to the 2025 report.

Please reach out to Nicole Lovitch if you have any questions at nlovitch@healthmanangement.com.

Learning Objectives

Learn how to describe why compassionate dosing is important.
Apply evidence-based strategies for compassionate, trauma-informed intervention during overdose emergencies.
Integrate stigma-reducing practices into community response frameworks to enhance support for individuals affected by opioid use.

MCTAC 3rd Annual Documentation Event
2026-05-13 09:00 - 10:00 UTC
The Managed Care Technical Assistance Center (MCTAC) is excited to invite you to our 3rd Annual Documentation Event.

This event is designed to help behavioral health providers navigate documentation best-practices, understand emerging trends, and identify effective documentation practices. Providers will have the opportunity to hear from representatives from OMH and OASAS on state-level documentation expectations as well as an opportunity to connect with EHR vendors to explore system capabilities, ask questions, and become familiar with solutions that support efficient, compliant documentation.

Audience:

· OMH and OASAS certified, designated, or funded behavioral health outpatient programs are welcome to attend.

Date: May 13th, 2026

9am-10am: Breakfast

10am-3pm: Event Programming

Event Location: Marriott Albany Hotel

Address: 189 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205

Link: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=10&id=5090

Please use this survey below to submit your questions in advance so that we may review and tailor our event based on what would be most helpful.

Link: https://nyu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_79EMEgavLORC4Pc

Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) Proposed Part 599 Regulation Changes Series: Part 3
2026-05-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), in collaboration with MCTAC, is hosting a webinar series on Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) Proposed Part 599 Regulation Changes.
For the final session of this series, we will focus on how these changes will affect integrated care in MHOTRS.
Integrated Care in MHOTRS Webinar
This session will explore the proposed changes in Part 599 to discuss how MHOTRS providers can effectively incorporate integrated care options and requirements to address both mental health and substance use disorder needs. Presenters will review opportunities and expectations within the MHOTRS framework to support whole-person treatment and improve outcomes for individuals served.
Webinar: Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Time: 2-3pm

Link: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=10&id=4697

Attendees are encouraged to review the proposed regulatory changes prior to the webinar to inform feedback during the public comment period.

Link: https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/policy_and_regulations/

Understanding the Medicaid Work Requirements IFR & Implications for People with SUD and Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
2026-06-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for an informative webinar where we’ll break down the recently released Interim Final Rule (IFR) implementing Medicaid work reporting requirements and what it means for individuals living with substance use disorders (SUDs) and those leaving incarceration.
Our experts will cover:

Key concerns about the regulation, including the narrowing of the “medically frail” exemption;
Areas where the rule explicitly leaves states flexibility;
Different pathways to ensure compliance or exemption from the requirement; and
Ideas for protecting coverage for people with SUD and justice involvement as these new requirements become a reality.

CMS Webinar: Medicaid and Mobile Crisis Response Services in Rural Areas
2026-06-25 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
REGISTER NOW! Medicaid and Mobile Crisis Response Services in Rural Areas
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pleased to invite you to an upcoming National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) webinar on leveraging Medicaid policy and scaling services for Mobile Crisis Response in rural areas. This event will take place on Thursday, June 25th, at 3:00 pm ET.
As part of our technical assistance series, this webinar is designed for state Medicaid staff and others involved in crisis service initiatives within your state. We encourage you to share this invitation with any colleagues who might benefit from participating.
Please click on the link to register for this webinar: Register here.

Webinar on Medicaid Financing
2026-06-30 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
The Georgetown University Center for Children and Families (CCF) invites you to a virtual session on the basics of Medicaid Financing. This webinar is free and open to the public.
This webinar will cover the basics of Medicaid financing, including how the federal-state partnership works, how federal funding is mandatory and not subject to annual appropriations, and how states finance their share of Medicaid costs. It will also cover how H.R. 1, as well as implementing regulations and guidance, will negatively affect state budgets and their ability to sustain their Medicaid programs moving forward.
Register Here for the webinar on Tuesday, June 30 at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Please contact childhealth@georgetown.edu with any questions.

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