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SUMMARY:NYS DOH\, OASAS\, and MAS Medicaid Transportation Common Medical Marketing Area (CMMA) Policy
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Details: \nDate:  July 9\, 2025 \nTime:  11:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nRegister Link: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/rb8ea531aac74fd6516e072c9e2df5e6b \nPlease review the following key updates\, which will be discussed in more detail during the meeting: \nTransition Date Delayed: \nDOH has postponed the CMMA transition start date for existing members traveling outside of CMMA to July 28\, 2025 (previously June 30). Please see the attached CMMA timeline slides for more detail. \nMember Lists via HCS: \nMAS will continue using the Health Commerce System (HCS) to share lists of impacted members with programs—only if an HCS contact has been provided. Starting next week\, you will receive lists of members whose standing transportation orders are set to expire during the week of July 28. \n\nInstructions for accessing these lists in HCS are attached.\nA new MAS system feature now allows you to identify members outside their CMMA and sort by the expiration date of standing orders. See the attached screenshots for guidance.\n\nMember Notification: \n\nOn June 30\, 2025\, DOH will send a text message to impacted members. The message will inform them about the policy change affecting out-of-county travel for services and will link to the previously shared member document:\nMedicaid Transportation CMMA Policy for Members: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/members/transportation/medicaid_trans_cmma_policy.htm
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/nys-doh-oasas-and-mas-medicaid-transportation-common-medical-marketing-area-cmma-policy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T120000
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SUMMARY:Fiscal Policy Institute (FPI) Briefing on Federal Budget
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur briefing will cover: \n· cuts to Medicaid\, \n· cuts to SNAP\, \n· the impact on the New York State budget\, \n· the timing of cuts\, and more. \n  \nPlease feel free to email us ahead of time with specific questions or concerns at eisner@fiscalpolicy.org.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/fiscal-policy-institute-fpi-briefing-on-federal-budget/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T110000
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SUMMARY:NYS Council 'Members Only' Learning Collaborative on Adapting to Changes in Federal Policy
DESCRIPTION:NYS COUNCIL ‘MEMBERS ONLY’ TIME-LIMITED LEARNING COLLABORATIVE \nSave the dates!  Plan to Attend!   \nJune 20 from 10-11 via Zoom \nJuly 16 from 10-11 via Zoom \nJuly 17th from 10-11 via Zoom \n(Future dates to follow. We will host up to 6 Collaborative meetings in total\, based on member need and member feedback. ) \nJoin NYSCCBH’s Learning Collaborative on Adapting to Changes in Federal Policy with HMA Consultants \nThis 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. \nDuring 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.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/nys-council-members-only-learning-collaborative-on-adapting-to-changes-in-federal-policy-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T133000
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SUMMARY:Fiscal Policy Institute Briefing: New York's Response to the Federal Budget
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a briefing and Q&A on how New York lawmakers can respond to the Federal Budget cuts. \n  \nFPI 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. \n  \nOur briefing will cover: \n· Measuring upcoming funding gaps coming from Federal Budget\, \n· Options for meeting funding needs to preserve essential programs\, \n· Tax and revenue options to meet funding needs\, \n· The use of reserves to patch short-term needs\, \n· The need for an emergency session to find sustainable solutions. \n  \nPlease feel free to email us ahead of time with specific questions or concerns at eisner@fiscalpolicy.org. \n  \nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/fiscal-policy-institute-briefing-new-yorks-response-to-the-federal-budget/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T100000
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SUMMARY:NYS Council 'Members Only' Webinar: Implications of HHS Reinterpretation of 'Federal Public Benefit' in PRWORA
DESCRIPTION:Special ‘Members Only’ Webinar\, Friday\, July 18 at 10:00 \nImplications of HHS Reinterpretation of ‘federal public benefit’ in PRWORA w/ attorneys from Feldesman\, LLP \nThe 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. \nMARK YOUR CALENDAR – DETAILS INCLUDING REGISTRATION INFORMATION TO FOLLOW LATER TODAY.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/nys-council-members-only-webinar-implications-of-hhs-reinterpretation-of-federal-public-benefit-in-prwora/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T160000
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SUMMARY:OASAS Webinar with Commissioner Cunningham
DESCRIPTION:NYS Office of Addiction Services and Support \nWebinar with Commissioner Cunningham \nFederal Update \nMonday\, July 21\, 2025 \n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n  \n  \nPlease 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. ) \nDuring the webinar\, attendees will be off-screen and muted but can ask questions and share comments through the chat feature. \n  \n­ \nWebinar topic: Special OASAS Town Hall: Federal Update \n\nDate and time: Monday\, July 21\, 2025 4:00 PM \n\nJoin link: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/meetny-gov/j.php?MTID=m16da9a3b9bafa66721b5a90a8aaf5dce \n\nWebinar number: 2819 642 4708 \nWebinar password:  439Zfyb3JMh (43993923 when dialing from a phone or video system) \n\nJoin by phone \n+1-929-251-9612 United States Toll (New York City) \n+1-415-527-5035 United States Toll \nAccess code: 281 964 24708
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/oasas-webinar-with-commissioner-cunningham/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T140000
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Practices in a Changing Legal Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Over the past few months\, nonprofit leaders have been asking urgent questions: \n“Is it still legal to prioritize hiring staff who reflect the communities we serve?”\n“Could our DEI practices\, learning spaces or affinity groups be flagged as discriminatory?” \nAnd the most honest answer right now? \nIt depends – on how you frame it\, document it\, and defend it. \n2025 has brought major legal shifts: \n\nA new federal executive order narrowed how “sex” is defined in law\nThe EEOC’s harassment guidance was partially vacated\nThe Ames decision changed how discrimination claims are filed\nAnd the DOJ’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative is actively investigating how nonprofits describe their DEI efforts in public materials and grant language\n\nAll 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. \nThat’s why Ascend People\, in collaboration with Volin Employment Law\, is offering a no-cost webinar just for nonprofit leaders: \nInclusive Practices in a Changing Legal Landscape \nDate: July 24\, 2025\nTime: 2:00p Eastern\nWhere: Live on Zoom (and recorded) \nIn this session\, you’ll learn: \n\nWhat changed (and what didn’t) in 2025\nWhere affinity groups\, inclusive hiring\, and other DEI practices now carry risk\nHow to revise your policies without abandoning your mission\n\nLegal exposure is rising. But your values don’t have to retreat. \nThis is your chance to lead with clarity\, not fear. \nRegister for this webinar here now: SIGN UP TODAY!
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/inclusive-practices-in-a-changing-legal-landscape/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T083000
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SUMMARY:United Hospital Fund’s Annual Medicaid Conference
DESCRIPTION:United Hospital Fund’s Annual Medicaid Conference\nCelebrating Medicaid’s 60th Anniversary\n \nWednesday\, July 30\, 2025\n8:30 am – 4:30 pm\nNew York City Bar Association\n42 W 44th Street\, New York\, NY 10036 \nOpening Keynote from New York State Medicaid Director Amir Bassiri. \nMorning Panel Featuring: \n\nRobin Rudowitz\, Vice President and Director of the Program on Medicaid and the Uninsured at KFF\nLeighton Ku\, Professor and Director of the Center for Health Policy Research at George Washington University\nMargaret Murray\, CEO of the Association for Community Affiliated Plans\nKinda Serafi\, Partner at Manatt\, Phelps & Phillips\, LLP\n\nAfternoon Panel Featuring: \n\nChad Shearer\, Senior Vice President for Policy and Program at United Hospital Fund\nEmily Engel\, Director of the Bureau of Social Care and Community Supports at the Office of Health Insurance Programs\, New York State Department of Health\nSelena Hajiani\, Director of Strategic Operations and Planning for the Office of Health Insurance Programs at New York State Department of Health\nAmanda Lothrop\, Chief Operating Officer of New York State Medicaid\n\nClosing Keynote from former Director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation\, Liz Fowler. \nIn-person attendance is fully sold out. \n\nIf 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.\nSeating 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.\n\n\n\nFree virtual attendance via Zoom webinar is still available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Virtual Attendance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore information\, including the timed agenda\, can be found on our website here.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/united-hospital-funds-annual-medicaid-conference-3/
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