New York State Medicaid Managed Care Grievances Timeframe Chart

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Revised: February 2, 2018

  MMC/FHP Contract
Appendix F Complaints

(excludes Referral & Benefit Determinations)
MLTC Partial Cap. Contract
Appendix K
4/1/18
Appendix F,
Appendix K,
State Law and
42 CFR 438
Filing N/A N/A Any time
Acknowledgement 15 business days 15 business days 15 business days
Resolution
  • Expedited
48 hours but not > 7 days 48 hours but not > 7 days Up to 14 day extension 48 hours after all info; not > 7 days
  • Standard
45 but not > 60 days 45 but not > 60 days Up to 14 day extension 45 days after all info; not > than 60 days
Appeals
Filing 60 business days 60 business days 60 business days
Acknowledgement 15 business days 15 business days 15 business days
Resolution
  • Expedited
2 business days after all info 2 business days after all info 2 business days after all info
  • Standard
30 business days after all info 30 business days after all info 30 business days after all info