Health care, nonprofit and government leaders from across Central New York will meet in Syracuse later this month to discuss how upcoming Medicaid eligibility changes could affect New Yorkers and the organizations serving them.
“The Changing Medicaid Landscape: Preparing for What’s Ahead” will be held on July 28, at Drumlins Country Club.
New paperwork requirements established under federal law are scheduled to take effect January 1, 2027. According to New York State, more than one million residents could lose Medicaid coverage if they are unable to complete the renewal process successfully.
The changes are also expected to affect health care providers, community organizations and local governments that help residents access medical care and other essential services.
The event will include a panel discussion featuring:
- Cindy Wilcox, executive director of the Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County
- Kenneth Ellis, Onondaga County’s Medicaid director
- Tiffany Sturdivant, director of regional needs assessment and planning at United Hospital Fund
- Tricia Peter Clark, president and CEO of ConnextCare
Joelle Hutson, coordinator of community health at Oswego County Opportunities, will moderate the discussion.
Attendees will then participate in information-sharing and breakout sessions focused on collaborative problem-solving and practical preparations for the eligibility changes.
The event is intended for leaders and staff at health and social care organizations serving Medicaid recipients. It is not intended for the general public or individual enrollees.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by the program from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Attendance is free, and lunch will be provided, but advance registration is required.
The event is being presented with Foodnet Meals on Wheels, the Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County, Oswego County Opportunities and Seven Valleys Health Coalition. The Health Foundation for Western and Central New York is sponsoring it.
