NYS FAM Coalition - 1115 Medicaid Waiver Information

As the Social Care Network Lead Entities continue to work with NYS on finalizing their contract details, some of the Lead Entities have begun accepting applications and sharing initial information about the implementation process. We want to pass along some of this information to help you engage in this potential opportunity to receive Medicaid funding for providing certain Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) services.

If your organization provides services or would like to start providing services such as the ones listed below, then you may be able to be reimbursed under the 1115 Waiver:

• Health Related Social Needs Screenings

  • See the screening tool that will be used for the Waiver services here.

• Referral Services / Navigation

• Care Navigation / Case Management

• Nutrition Supports such as:

  • Nutritionally appropriate food prescriptions (fruits, vegetables, and proteins)

  • Nutrition vouchers (redeemable at food retailers)

  • Pantry Stocking (fresh produce and healthy nonperishable groceries)

• Other HRSN services such as housing and transportation

In the Capital Region, North Country Region, and Central New York Region, the first round of applications are due to your Lead Entity, HealthyAlliance, by September 30th, so we wanted to bring this to your attention (after September 30th, HealthyAlliance will accept applications on a rolling basis). If you are located in one of these three regions and wish to apply, reach out to us and we'll help you get connected. For more information about the HealthyAlliance SCN, visit their 1115 Waiver Information Page.

If you are located outside Capital Region, North Country, or Central New York, please find your region's Social Care Network here. You can reach out to them directly for information on how to apply.

If you are interested in keeping involved in the NYS Food as Medicine Coalition, please join our email list here. Our next coalition meeting meeting is on October 22nd, 2024 from 10:00-12:00. If you register for the email list you'll receive the Zoom information for the upcoming meeting.

Useful Links

• Official SCN Announcement: Press Release from Governor Kathy Hochul

• NYS FAM Project Website: New York State FAM Project – The Food Pantries

• NYS FAM Provider Survey: New York State Food as Medicine (FAM) Program Survey

• Food Connect Map: The Food Pantries - Food Connect Map