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NY A07011
Bill
Status
4/17/2015
Primary Sponsor
Robin Schimminger
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AI Summary
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Allows each local social services district discretion to determine which Medicaid services to provide when services are required by state law but not by federal law
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Allows each local social services district discretion to determine which eligibility categories to cover when coverage is required by state law but not by federal law
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Directs the Commissioner of Health to apply for all necessary federal waivers to implement these provisions
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Requires the Commissioner of Health to develop a services and eligibility plan for local districts and establish deadlines for district submission and approval of their plans
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Requires districts without approved plans by the commissioner's deadline to continue providing all services and eligibility categories required under the existing state plan
Legislative Description
Authorizes local social services districts 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
6/2/2016