Children's MCO Contracting Fairs 

Target Audience: Children's Providers (including SPA and HCBS). Specifically Agency Leadership and Contracting Staff.
These fairs are not intended for Children's Health Home or Care Management Agencies.

It is highly recommended that all attendees completely fill out the Children Provider Information Form (click here then click form to download) and bring copies for each MCO. More information below.

Register now for a Children's Managed Care Contracting Fair!

The contracting fair will be held in three locations with various MCO's attending each.

Albany: November 6th,  9:30 am -12:30 pm
Albany Marriott,
189 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205
Register Here.
MCOs Expected:
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, Excellus Health Plan, Fidelis Care NY, MVP Health Plan, United Healthcare Community Plan

New York City: November 8th,  9:30 am -12:30 pm
NYU Kimmel Center - Eisner & Lubin Auditorium (4th floor)
60 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012
Register Here.
MCOs Expected:
EmblemHealth, Empire BlueCross Blue Shield HealthPlus, Fidelis Care NY, HealthFirst, MetroPlus Health Plan, MVP Health Plan, United Healthcare Community Plan, Beacon Health Options

Rochester: November 16th,  9:30 am -12:30 pm
Memorial Art Gallery
500 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14607
Register Here.
MCOs Expected:
Excellus Health Plan, Fidelis Care NY, Independent Health, MVP Health Plan, United Healthcare Community Plan, YourCare Health Plan

The MCO Contracting Fairs provide a great opportunity to meet representatives from the Managed Care Organizations that cover your region, build relationships and ask your contracting questions. Additionally, the Office of Mental Health will present on “lessons learned” on contracting from the adult behavioral health transition to managed care. 

How to Prepare:

-Completely fill out the Children Provider Information Form (click here then click form to download) and bring enough copies to share with each MCO of interest. This form will allow MCOs to better understand the services you offer and provide them with your key contact information.

-Give thought to who you should have in attendance. If there is a specific person at your agency that is or will be responsible for MCO contracting, please make sure that person attends.

-Allot enough time to meet with each MCO that is of interest to your organization. Each MCO present will have their own table. Expected MCOs are included above. Stay tuned for further updates as additional MCOs RSVP.

-Think about the information you will want to obtain from the MCOs. Here are some possible questions:

1.    Who should providers contact for information about the following areas: contracting and provider requirements/expectations?

2.    What is the best way for providers to gain a better understanding of MCO requirements relative to: reporting and data exchange; service authorization/LOC and utilization management practices; credentialing process; billing; QA/QI/Incentive opportunities?

3.    What is the best way for providers to communicate and collaborate with the MCOs?

4.    On an ongoing basis, who do we call and how do we best collaborate with the MCO around exceptionally challenging cases (members)?

*Please note that as of August 21st, 2017 MCTAC has a new registration system. If you have not signed up for an account since August 21st you will have to create an account in order to register. This pre-recorded webinar and its accompanying guide will walk you through the account creation process.