175.966 Opposition to Medicaid Work Requirements The Medical Society of the State of New York opposes instituting work requirements for those eligible for Medicaid. MSSNY will urge the AMA to reaffirm AMA Policy H-290.961. (HOD 2018-111)
175.965 Oppose Medicaid Eligibility Lockout The Medical Society of the State of New York opposes ‘lock-out’ provisions which exclude for long periods those eligible for Medicaid merely for failing to meet paperwork burdens. MSSNY supports provisions that permit those eligible to reapply. A resolution to this effect will be submitted to the AMA. (HOD 2018-112)
175.964 Expand New York State Medicaid Benefit Coverage for Implantable Infusion Pumps for Non-Cancer Pain MSSNY will advocate to expand coverage of Medicaid Benefits for proven comprehensive pain management programs such as motivational counseling, physical and/or occupational therapy and if that fails, to include coverage for implantable infusion pumps for non-cancer pain. (HOD 2019-270)
(See also Drugs and Medications, 75.000; Health Insurance Coverage, 120.000, Medicare, 195.000; Professional Medical Conduct, 250.000; Reimbursement, 265.000) 175.963 Medicaid Spousal Refusal The Medical Society of the State of New York opposes elimination of Medicaid Spousal Refusal. (HOD 2020-110)
