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NY A11000
Bill
Status
9/9/2020
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Santabarbara
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AI Summary
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Adds new section 13.44 to the Mental Hygiene Law to establish reimbursement procedures for COVID-19 related expenses incurred by voluntary providers serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Requires the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, Department of Health, and Division of the Budget to authorize providers to bill for and receive reimbursement within thirty days of submission.
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Covers reimbursable costs including increased staffing and personnel expenses, personal protective equipment, and increased residential costs related to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires the office for people with developmental disabilities, department of health and division of the budget to authorize voluntary providers of supports and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to bill and be reimbursed within thirty days of billing for novel coronavirus, COVID-19 related costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, increased staffing and personal costs, personal protective equipment expenses, and increased residential cost.
Last Action
referred to mental health
9/9/2020