This is a 7-day course that will held on the following dates:

Monday December 1st, 2025

Tuesday December 2nd, 2025

Wednesday December 3rd, 2025

Thursday December 4th,2025

Monday December 8th, 2025

Tuesday December 9th, 2025

Wednesday December 10th, 2025

LDSS Medicaid eligibility staff who have limited experience with a Medicaid caseload, and other staff as determined by the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH).

This seven-day training session provides participants with an introduction to New York State's Medicaid program, with a focus on the eligibility for individuals who need community-based medical care.

As a result of the training, participants will be able to: 

• Identify the various public health insurance programs available to New York State residents.

• Separate applying household members into distinct categories

• Recognize the different levels of eligibility within the Community Medicaid program.

• Interpret and apply community Medicaid eligibility policy and budgeting methodology.

Summarize applicant's eligibility decisions based on information submitted and budgeting results.