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NY A04744
Bill
Status
2/3/2017
Primary Sponsor
Philip Palmesano
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AI Summary
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State shall fully reimburse local social services districts for expenditures on medical assistance fraud, waste and abuse investigations using data mining software if the county has previously purchased or intends to purchase such software.
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"Data mining software" is defined as a database application utilizing advanced data searching capabilities and statistical analyses to discover patterns and correlations in medical assistance use and abuse.
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Counties that have previously purchased such software must provide adequate documentation, including receipts, to support reimbursement claims.
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State shall disburse grants for this purpose from the general fund.
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Commissioner of health may develop rules and regulations necessary to implement this provision.
Legislative Description
Reimburses counties who have purchased or will purchase Medicaid fraud detection software.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/3/2018