Redesigning New York's Medicaid Program
"It is of compelling public importance that the State conduct a fundamental restructuring of its Medicaid program to achieve measurable improvement in health outcomes, sustainable cost control and a more efficient administrative structure."
- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, January 5, 2011
2012-13 Executive Budget Proposal - MRT
- MRT Budget Briefing Webinar (WMV, 35MB)
- MRT Budget Briefing Webinar Presentation (PPT, 4MB, 22slides)
- Matrix: MRT Phase 2 Proposals Included in 2012-13 Executive Budget Proposal (XLS, 63KB)
Medicaid Redesign Team - Progress Updates
- Phase 1 Project Management Plan (as of 1/26/12)
- Open Projects (XLS, 3.94MB)
- Completed, Merged, Cancelled Projects (XLS, 801KB)
- Medicaid Redesign Team - January 18 Status Update (PPT, 3.3MB, 26slides)
- Medicaid Redesign Team - Phase 1 Proposals Status (1/31/12) (XLS, 41.5KB)
MRT Work Groups
Monthly Global Cap Updates
New York State Medicaid State Plan
2% Across the Board Reduction
Supplemental Information on Specific MRT Proposals
About The Medicaid Redesign Team
The Medicaid Redesign Team has been tasked by Governor Cuomo to find ways to reduce costs and increase quality and efficiency in the Medicaid program for the 2011-12 Fiscal Year. As part of its work, the Team is seeking ideas from the public at large, as well as experts in health care delivery and insurance, the health care workforce, economics, business, consumer rights and other relevant areas.
New York Medicaid spends more than $53 billion annually to provide health care to more than 4.7 million people in need. Medicaid is the largest health insurance program in New York State. The costs are borne by state, county and federal taxpayers.
In Phase 1, the MRT developed a package of reform proposals that achieved the Governor's Medicaid budget target, introduced significant structural reforms that will bend the Medicaid cost curve, and achieved the savings without any cuts to eligibility.
In Phase 2, the MRT has been directed to create a coordinated plan to ensure that the program can function within a multi-year spending limit and improve program quality. Work groups focusing on specific issues will be created to develop recommendations for the MRT. Work group membership will allow for even more stakeholder involvement.
This website will continually be updated with information on phase 1 implementation, Global Cap reporting, work group progress, and other news about the MRT.
