Today, August 11, the Department of Health (DOH, the Department) distributed an amendment to the LHCSA Private Pay Pilot Invitation. The amendment (Amendment #1) officially modified the Invitation with respect to the Schedule of Key Events dates as follows:
Participation Proposals Due extended to 8/19/2020 from 8/12/2020
Approval of LHCSAs for Participation extended to 9/9/2020 from 9/2/2020
Agreement between DOH and LHCSAs extended to 10/7/2020 from 9/30/2020
The LHCSA Private Pay Pilot Invitation web page is accessible on the DOH web site.
DOH also Releases FAQs on the LHCSA Private Pay Pilot Project
Last week, DOH released answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the Pilot Project. The FAQs are available on the DOH website.
The FAQ document provides responses to questions received regarding the NY State of Health Invitation and Requirements for Licensed Home Care Services Agencies to Participate in the NY State of Health Private Pay Home Care Services Pilot Program. DOH will continue to update the document as additional questions are received.