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NY A02779
Bill
Status
1/25/2019
Primary Sponsor
Robin Schimminger
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AI Summary
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Allows each local social services district to determine which Medicaid services to provide, limited to those required by state law but not by federal law.
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Permits local districts to choose which eligibility categories to cover for medical assistance, restricted to those mandated by state but not 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 to develop a services and eligibility plan for local districts, set deadlines for plan submission, and establish rules and regulations for implementation.
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Districts without an approved plan by the commissioner's deadline must provide all services and eligibility categories required under the state plan in effect at that time.
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
referred to social services
1/8/2020