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NY A02033
Bill
Status
1/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Robin Schimminger
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AI Summary
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Allows each local social services district discretion to determine which state-mandated Medicaid services to provide, provided those services are not required by federal law.
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Allows each local social services district discretion to determine which categories of eligibility for medical assistance to cover, provided those categories are not required by federal law.
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Directs the Commissioner of Health to apply for all necessary federal waivers to implement the provisions and promulgate rules and regulations establishing procedures for districts to submit services and eligibility plans.
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Requires the Commissioner of Health to set deadlines for districts to submit approved plans; districts without approved plans by the deadline must provide all state-mandated services and eligibility categories.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Authorizes local social services to choose which state-required but not federally-required medicaid services to provide to eligible persons and which categories of eligibility to cover; directs the commissioner of health to apply for necessary waivers, promulgate rules and regulations, and establish necessary procedures.
Last Action
held for consideration in social services
5/28/2014