NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare

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.

Register Here

National Council Webinar on Medicaid Work Requirements Rule
2026-07-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
We’re hosting an exclusive, members-only webinar on Wednesday, July 1, 1-2 p.m. ET, offering an in-depth look at this regulation and what it means for your organization.
During this session, National Council policy experts will:

Break down the interim final rule and where it diverges from H.R.1.
Highlight key exemptions for individuals with mental health and substance use conditions.
Share early implementation considerations for states and providers.
Outline strategies to help support coverage retention.

HMA Webinar: Understanding Work and Community Engagement Requirements and New Section 1115 Guidance
2026-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
HMA WEBINAR PART 2 OF 3
Understanding Work and Community Engagement Requirements and New Section 1115 Guidance
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
12:00 p.m. ET
Join HMA national experts for part two in our three-part webinar series Coverage Disruption Watch: Medicaid Eligibility, Financing & Program Integrity in Transition.
As states prepare for sweeping changes to the Medicaid program, new federal requirements related to work and community engagement and newly released guidance on Section 1115 demonstrations are creating urgent policy and operational questions. States, providers, health plans, and community organizations must now navigate evolving expectations around financing, program design, eligibility, benefits, and compliance.
HMA experts will outline the latest federal developments, including:

Medicaid work and community engagement requirements
Section 1115 demonstration guidance
Practical insights on the new federal expectations
Implications for planning and implementation
Ongoing operational considerations for states, health plans, providers, and enrollees

Sign up for the remaining two sessions and be part of this important conversation. All webinars are held on Wednesdays at 12 pm ET.
July 15: Understanding Work and Community Engagement Requirements
August 12: How New Program Integrity Expectations Affect Medicaid Payments
Register Now →

Medicaid & SNAP Changes: What Behavioral Health Providers Need to Know
2026-07-29 13:30 - 15:00 UTC
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Addiction Services and Support (OASAS), New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and state agency partners, in partnership with the Managed Care Technical Assistance Center (MCTAC), is pleased to announce the launch of its H.R.1 Federal Reconciliation Bill Impact on NYS Medicaid Training Series.
As the federal Medicaid landscape undergoes significant structural changes, New York State is taking proactive steps to help ensure the behavioral health workforce remains stable, compliant, and financially resilient. This specialized training initiative is designed to provide OMH and OASAS providers with the support, education, and practical tools needed to effectively navigate these transitions and adapt to the evolving Medicaid environment.
Target Audience:
We strongly encourage cross-functional representation from your organization, including:

Agency Board Members
Executive and Senior Leadership
Financial, Program, Quality and Compliance Directors, Managers and Supervisors

Webinar 1: Medicaid & SNAP Changes: What Behavioral Health Providers Need to Know
This webinar will focus on the anticipated impacts of HR1-related policy changes on Medicaid and SNAP benefits, and what these changes may mean for New York State behavioral health providers and the individuals they serve. This webinar will provide an overview of key Medicaid and SNAP changes, highlight populations most likely to be impacted, and discuss practical strategies providers can use to prepare and respond proactively.
Date: Wednesday, July 29th
Time: 1:30p-3p

NYS Medicaid Provider Services Portal Webinar
2026-08-06 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
On August 4, 2026, New York State (NYS) Department of Health announced improvements to NYS Medicaid oversight and the modernization of the provider enrollment and revalidation process. NYS Department of Health is rolling out a phased implementation of its updated provider revalidation plan – a critical component of maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the NYS Medicaid program.
This message is to inform you about these important updates regarding the NYS Medicaid provider revalidation process. All providers serving NYS Medicaid members are now required to enroll and revalidate through the new NYS Medicaid Provider Services Portal (PSP).
To help you navigate this transition, we have issued an official press release detailing the new risk-based, phased revalidation schedule running through June 2028. Additionally, we will be hosting an informational webinar to walk you through the new portal and answer your questions.
What You Need to Do:

REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR: Register for the New York State Department of Health Medicaid Provider Revalidation webinar, held on Thursday, August 6, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., to learn how to access the NYS Medicaid PSP. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Review the press release: The press release is now available and contains the complete details on the phased rollout.
Update your contact information: Ensure your email and mailing addresses are current in our system so you receive your official notification when it is your turn to revalidate. To update your contact information, please contact the eMedNY Help Desk at 1-800-343-9000.

NYS Rural Health Transformation Program Webinar
2026-08-12 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
The Center for Health Care Policy and Resources at DoH will provide an update on the NYS Rural Health Transformation Program implementation on Wednesday, August 12 at 10:00 am. The link to the webinar is on the Department of Health’s Rural Health Transformation page:
https://health.ny.gov/facilities/transforming_rural_healthcare/index.htm

2026 TCA & OASAS Annual Residential Summit
2026-09-16 - 2026-09-17
“Promising Practices, Clear Directions: Advancing the Addiction Treatment
Field Through Collaboration with Our Partners in Government”
Therapeutic Communities Association of New York, Inc
2026 TCA & OASAS
Annual Residential Summit
Save The Date!
September 16 – 17, 2026
Join us to explore promising practices from experts in the field of residential
treatment and gain insight from our government partners at NYS OASAS in
shaping the future. This conference is your chance to learn, connect, and be
part of the movement driving the addiction treatment field forward.
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM!
or call 1-800-HILTONS and use code 1TCA
Limited Reservations:
The Hilton Hotel
40 Lodge Street, Albany NY 12208
Who Should Attend: Residential Providers, Behavior Health Professionals, Problem Solving Courts,
Hospital Discharge Planners and anyone seeking to make referral connections to some of the best
residential treatment providers in New York.
This conference brings together pioneers and innovators from the addiction treatment field and
partners in government to share promising practices and chart the future of the addiction
treatment field. Attendees will gain actionable insights, build meaningful connections, and leave
equipped to drive impact in their own work. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from the treatment
industry leaders shaping both practice and policy.
SUMMIT REGISTRATION FEE: $100
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!

MCTAC Webinar: Future of Behavioral Health Services in New York
2026-10-28
MCTAC in Partnership with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) invites you to a special statewide event focused on the future of behavioral health services in New York. This event will bring together providers, managed care plans, system partners, advocates, and stakeholders to explore OMH’s vision, priorities, and opportunities for continued innovation and collaboration across the mental health system.
Date: October 28, 2026
Time: Details Coming Soon
Location: Albany Capital Center
What to Expect
· Updates on OMH priorities and strategic initiatives
· Discussions on the future of mental health services in New York State
· Opportunities for collaboration and shared learning
· Perspectives from state leaders, providers, and system partners
Additional information, including registration details and the event agenda, will be shared in the coming months.
