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OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS STATE AND FEDERAL CHARGES

OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH (OMH)

federal government, New York State and local districts. For all categories, except S/CC, local districts receive reimbursement of the local share through overburden (See OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS STATE AND FEDERAL CHARGES HUMAN SERVICES OVERBURDEN);

NOTE: New York State is currently providing Medicaid with federal participation to most recipients, regardless of category. This time-limited waiver was granted pursuant to Section 1115 of the Social Security Act.

(5) Residential Care Centers for Adults (RCCA) - The SDOH in conjunction with OMH is responsible for determining Medicaid eligibility for A/Rs in State Operated Residential Care Centers for Adults (SORCCA). Local districts are responsible for determining Medicaid eligibility for A/Rs in Voluntary Operated Residential Care Centers for Adults (VORCCA). For A/Rs in SORCCAs, funding is shared jointly (50/50) by the federal government and New York State. For A/Rs in VORCCAs, funding is shared (50/25/25) by the federal government, New York State and local districts. Local districts receive reimbursement of the local share through overburden (See OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS STATE AND FEDERAL CHARGES HUMAN SERVICES OVERBURDEN and NOTE above);

(6) Family Based Treatment (FBT) - The SDOH in conjunction with OMH is responsible for determining Medicaid eligibility for A/Rs in FBT. Medicaid funding is shared jointly (50/50) by the federal government and New York State.

(7) Teaching Family Homes (TFH) - The SDOH in conjunction with OMH is responsible for determining Medicaid eligibility for A/Rs in TFH. Medicaid funding is shared jointly (50/50) by the federal government and New York State.

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