New York State (NYS) will identify people eligible to enroll in a Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) based on factors such as past Medicaid use. See the Behavioral Health High-Risk Eligibility Criteria and Assisting Eligible Individuals with HARP Enrollment for more information.

1. Some Medicaid managed care plans have a HARP. People who are HARP-eligible and enrolled in one of these plans do not need to do anything to join a HARP.
   • This group will get notice from NYS about their HARP and have 30 days to opt-out or can choose to enroll in another HARP.
2. HARP eligible enrollees of a Medicaid Managed Care Plan that does not offer a HARP must take action to join a HARP. These people have received or will receive a notice from NYS telling them how to join a HARP.
   • To get a list of HARPs, refer to the MCTAC Plan Matrix or contact NY Medicaid Choice.

Once enrolled in a HARP:

• Members have 90 days to choose another HARP or return to their previous plan.
• After 90 days, members are locked into their HARP for nine additional months (one year total from enrollment.
• People enrolled in an HIV Special Needs Plan (SNP) will be notified of their HARP eligibility by NYS.
  • HIV SNP enrollees may receive all services they are eligible for, including Adult Behavioral Health Home and Community Based Services (BH HCBS) and Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) Services.

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