State Policy · NY
Report Outlines Strategies to Expand New York Medicaid CHW Benefit
A new report from the Center for Health Care Strategies provides recommendations for expanding community health worker services under New York's Medicaid program. The analysis addresses opportunities for state policymakers, managed care organizations, and CHW stakeholders to strengthen implementation of the state's CHW benefit. Recommendations focus on enhancing access, improving reimbursement structures, and scaling CHW integration within Medicaid managed care networks. The report is published in July 2026.
Why it mattersThe report provides actionable guidance for New York MCOs on operationalizing CHW services within their networks, including billing, credentialing, and network integration strategies that could affect care coordination and quality performance.