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EmblemHealth Medicaid, HARP, and Child Health Plus Updates (New York State-Sponsored Programs)
EmblemHealth·NY · Pediatrics, Family Medicine, General Practice·Provider News
Effective date
Jul 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
EmblemHealth now covers five Core Limited Health-Related Services for children and youth ages 21 and under placed with licensed 29-I Voluntary Foster Care Agency Health Facilities. This expands coverage for foster care services through certified agencies.
Action Required
No immediate action required for most practices. Only providers working with 29-I Voluntary Foster Care Agency Health Facilities should verify their Article 29-I license and required New York State certifications to bill for the five Core Limited Health-Related Services for foster care children/youth ages 21 and under. 29-I providers will be contacted separately about required annual training.