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NY S06915
Bill
Status
11/28/2016
Primary Sponsor
Robert Ortt
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AI Summary
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Adds new Section 67.09 to New York Mental Hygiene Law regarding Medicaid home and community-based services eligibility for dependents of military servicemembers
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Allows dependents of armed forces members or state organized militia who are legal residents to retain eligibility for developmental disability services even after leaving the state due to the servicemember's military assignment elsewhere
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Maintains eligibility for waiver services provided under federal Section 1915(c) home and community-based services programs as long as the dependent otherwise qualifies and remains a legal resident
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Permits out-of-state residents whose dependents left due to military assignment to be placed on waiting lists for developmental disability services
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Takes effect April 1 following the date the bill becomes law
Legislative Description
Provides that dependents of military servicemembers who are transferred out of the state shall remain eligible for certain developmental disability services received under federal home and community based services programs.
Last Action
APPROVAL MEMO.17
11/28/2016