Managed Care Technical Assistance Center
MCTAC works closely with funders and key strategic partners to advance the delivery of high-quality behavioral health services, particularly as New York State continually evolves and improves its Medicaid program. Playing an essential role in this effort, MCTAC assists stakeholders across these systems, such as government agencies, managed care plans, healthcare providers, electronic health record systems, and trade and advocacy organizations, to address the needs of the state’s most vulnerable populations.
Upcoming Events
Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) Proposed Part 599 Regulation Changes Webinar
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), in collaboration with MCTAC, will host a webinar to review the MHOTRS Part 599 Regulation Changes. This webinar will aim to provide an overview of the regulatory changes proposed. Attendees are encouraged to review the proposed regulatory chan...
Hospital and Community Transitions: Webinar for MHOTRS Providers
This webinar will be focused on supporting effective transitions between hospital and community-based MHOTRS services. This session will aim to provide an overview of proposed regulatory requirements to promote continuity of care, reduce readmissions, improve access to care, and ensure individuals r...
MCTAC 3rd Annual Documentation Event
The Managed Care Technical Assistance Center (MCTAC) is excited to invite you to our 3rd Annual Documentation Event. This event is designed to help behavioral health providers navigate documentation best-practices, understand emerging trends, and identify effective documentation practices...
Integrated Care in MHOTRS Webinar
This session will explore the proposed changes in Part 599 to discuss how MHOTRS providers can effectively incorporate integrated care options and requirements to address both mental health and substance use disorder needs. Presenters will review opportunities and expectations wi...
Recent Trainings
Making the Connection: Conversations Around Integrated Care (April 2026)
On April 16th, 2026, MCTAC, the Center for Practice Innovations (CPI), New York State's Office of Mental Health (NYS OMH), and Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) facilitated the fin...
Making the Connection: Conversations Around Integrated Care (March 2026)
On March 19, 2026, MCTAC, the Center for Practice Innovations (CPI), New York State's Office of Mental Health (NYS OMH), and Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) facilitated the secon...
Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) Financial Modeling Calculator
Before implementing programmatic changes it’s important to have an understanding of how these changes may affect the organization’s business model. To help providers develop a sustainable...
IBH Care Delivery Framework Workgroup (March 2026)
This Care Delivery Framework Workgroup meeting provided a brief overview of the IBH model, reviewed the Medicaid IBH eligible population, outlined the workgroup’s charge and aims, and discussed...
IBH Medicaid Payment Approach Workgroup (March 2026)
This Medicaid Payment Approach Workgroup meeting provided a brief overview of the IBH model, outlined the workgroup’s charge and aims, reviewed the Medicaid IBH eligible population, and discusse...
Understanding OMIG Audit Protocols: What Providers Need to Know
The Managed Care Technical Assistance Center (MCTAC), in partnership with the New York State Office of Mental Health, is pleased to announce a three-part pre-recorded webinar series for beha...