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NY A02716
Bill
Status
1/25/2019
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Extends the cost of living adjustment (COLA) provisions for designated human services programs from March 31, 2022 to March 31, 2020.
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Creates a new COLA calculation method effective April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2026 that uses different consumer price indices based on funding source: CPI-U excluding energy and food for non-Medicaid-funded programs, and medical care services CPI for Medicaid-funded programs.
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Requires state commissioners to use the actual U.S. consumer price index published by the Department of Labor for the twelve-month period ending in July of the budget year prior to the state fiscal year when setting payment rates and reimbursement levels.
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Updates the expiration date for section one of the underlying law from April 1, 2019 to April 1, 2023.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to a cost of living adjustment for designated human services for the purpose of establishing rates of payments; extends certain provisions; excludes food and energy.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/8/2020