June 9, 2025
SOMOS is offering free Certified Application Counselor certification to Community Health Workers, enabling them to help members maintain Medicaid eligibility and prevent coverage gaps in Bronx County.
June 2, 2025
Outlines reimbursement criteria for Social Care Navigation, details the full navigation process, offers social media safety tips, promotes health worker training, and invites new partners to join SCN.
May 27, 2025
Emphasizes the importance of person-centered Care Plans in guiding HRSN navigation, shares account security tips, and reminds partners about weekly SCN training and opportunities to join the growing provider network.
May 19, 2025
Reminds partners to submit EFT forms, invites providers and FQHCs to join the Bronx SCN, explains Level 1 and Level 2 HRSN services, and emphasizes endpoint protection and SCN training.
May 12, 2025
Reminds partners that HRSN screenings must last at least 8 minutes for reimbursement, announces Navigator job openings, shares motivational interviewing tips, and invites CBOs to expand into navigation services.
May 5, 2025
Outlines reimbursement criteria for Social Care Navigation, details the full navigation process, offers social media safety tips, promotes health worker training, and invites new partners to join SCN.
April 28, 2025
A tablet-based patient screening initiative, emphasizes the critical role of Social Care Navigators, offers cybersecurity tips, promotes upcoming health worker training, and encourages new partners to join SCN
April 21, 2025
Calls for more CBOs to offer HRSN navigation services, outlines eligibility and care planning steps, promotes upcoming health worker training, and encourages partners to join the SCN network.
April 14, 2025
Announces expanded Wednesday training hours, outlines HRSN screening reimbursement criteria, shares motivational interviewing tips, promotes free community health worker training, and invites new partners to join SCN.
April 7, 2025
Announces that Independent Practice Associations can join Social Care Networks under NYHER. It includes training updates, tech tips, eligibility guidelines, and partnership invitations.
March 31, 2025
Announces the release of Version 4 of the SCN Manual, featuring updates to HRSN screening protocols, Medicaid FFS eligibility, and service guidance for children in multiple homes.
March 24, 2025
Announces the availability of ACH/EFT forms to streamline vendor payments, highlighting ACH as a cost-effective and reliable alternative to wire transfers. It includes detailed instructions for form completion and submission.
March 17, 2025
Provides a detailed Q&A on Capacity Building Infrastructure Funds, clarifying eligible uses like staffing and equipment, and outlining application requirements. It reminds providers that funding is limited and encourages early submission.
March 11, 2025
Focuses on guidance for assisting boarders with rent support, outlining required documentation like notarized rental letters or affidavits. It also warns that no rent aid can be given without proper paperwork.
March 3, 2025
Calls for more housing providers in the Bronx and invites partners to support navigation and enhanced care services. It reminds members about grievance support and encourages cautious app permission settings to protect privacy.
February 24, 2025
Promotes PCMH providers joining the network with access to per-member payments and multiple referral workflow options. It reminds partners to complete HRSN screenings and comply with NY Medicaid data restrictions, including the offshore data access prohibition.
February 17, 2025
Highlights available capacity building funds for nonprofits needing support to implement HRSN services. New conflict of interest questions have been added to the FindHelp platform and must be completed during assessments. Courses take place February 18th and 19th.
February 10, 2025
Invites new partners to join the growing network addressing Medicaid members’ social needs. It promotes the upcoming Enhanced CHW training from February 18–21 and reminds staff to attend full immersion training on February 12. Tech tips on device safety and provides contact details.
February 3, 2025
Confirms claims processing is underway, CHW training continues, and only active Medicaid members qualify for services. Partners are urged to verify eligibility, attend upcoming trainings, and stay alert for phishing scams. New organizations are welcome to join the network.
January 27, 2025
Key updates, including a feedback session on infrastructure funding (Jan 29), mandatory training for SCN roles, an enhanced community health worker course (Feb 17), and cybersecurity tips. It also encourages new partners to join the Social Care Network.
December 2, 2024
Upcoming FindHelp training (starting Dec 9), weekly full immersion SCN training, and a career-building program for community health workers. It also highlights Mental Health First Aid certification, IT and compliance updates, and opportunities to join the Social Care Network.
November 11, 2024
SCN training sessions, new BAA requirements, contracting progress, and the upcoming SCN website. It highlights Mental Health First Aid certification, FindHelp IT updates, and resources for mandated reporter training. Partners are encouraged to join the SCN network.
November 4, 2024
This bulletin highlights SCN training sessions, IT updates, and FindHelp platform readiness. Partners are encouraged to join the SCN network and stay informed about upcoming events and resources.
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