NY A04876

State shall reimburse the full amount expended by local social services districts for medical assistance fraud, waste and abuse investigations using data mining software if the county has previously purchased or intends to purchase such software.

"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.

Counties that have previously purchased such software must provide adequate documentation, including receipts, detailing the purchase.

State shall disburse grants from the general fund for reimbursement of these expenses.

Commissioner of health may develop rules and regulations necessary to implement this provision.