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NY S05807

Bill

Status

Passed

8/21/2017

Primary Sponsor

Robert Ortt

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows dependents of armed forces and state militia members with developmental disabilities to retain eligibility for Medicaid home and community-based services even if they leave New York due to the service member's military assignment outside the state, provided they remain legal residents.

  • Requires the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to determine eligibility, provide notification of eligibility decisions, offer an appeals process, and resume services for returning dependents who remain eligible.

  • Dependents must inform OPWDD of their current address and provide updates as requested to maintain continued eligibility under this section.

  • Prohibits payment for home and community-based services provided outside New York State.

  • Defines "dependent" consistent with federal tax code and takes effect April 1 of the year following enactment.

Legislative Description

Amends provisions relating to eligibility of dependents of military service members for certain developmental disability services impacted by the assignment of such service member outside of the state.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.256

8/21/2017

Committee Referrals

Mental Health5/23/2017
Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities5/1/2017

Full Bill Text

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