Community Opposition to S.7800/A.8470
The bill would sever longstanding relationships between patients with their care managers and make it more difficult for them to live independently and safely in their communities. Nearly 200 community groups, nonprofits, providers and social service organizations oppose repealing the MLTC program and are calling on lawmakers to reject the proposal. Read their letter here.
The Savings Don’t Add Up
Advocates’ estimated savings rely on overly optimistic cost projections and will not produce the savings they claim, resulting in higher costs for the State and poorer quality for patients. A recent fiscal and program analysis of the legislation shows the proposal would actually cost the State between $3.07 Billion and $4.67 Billion annually while undoing advancements in quality outcomes and disrupting care management for over 280,000 vulnerable New Yorkers.
High Member Satisfaction
Eligible individuals are able to choose their MLTC, and MLTC plans receive high marks for member satisfaction. According to the Department of Health’s 2022 Managed Long-Term Care report, 90% of plan respondents rated their health plan as good or excellent, 89% rated the quality of their care manager as good or excellent, and 86% rated the helpfulness of their plan in managing their illness as good or excellent.
