MH Update – 5/23/16 – Consumer Forums Announcement

The NYS Department of Health, Office of Mental Health, and Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services are holding a series of Medicaid Information Forums for people who get mental health and substance use disorder services across New York State. The purpose of these events is to provide people an opportunity to learn more about changes to behavioral health benefits in the Medicaid program and new behavioral health services in Medicaid Managed Care and how to access them.

Medicaid mental health and substance use benefits are being added to Medicaid Managed Care

Consumer Forum

Understanding Changes to Medicaid Behavioral Health Care in New York

Get your questions answered and find out more about:

• How will these changes impact me?
• What are the new benefits?
• What is a Health and Recovery Plan (HARP)?
• What should a person do if they get a letter about enrollment?

Please click here to register for a Consumer Forum Event or visit https://goo.gl/eVJFjp

When the event calendar is displayed, please click on the “Consumer Forum Event” block for the day and location you would like to attend.  A form will then be displayed for to enter your name and contact information of where to send a reminder about the event.