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NY S03788

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Leroy Comrie

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Mental Hygiene Law by adding Section 13.44 to establish COVID-19 reimbursement requirements for voluntary providers serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

  • Requires the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, Department of Health, and Division of the Budget to authorize billing and reimbursement within 30 days for COVID-19 related costs and expenses

  • Covers reimbursable expenses including increased staffing and personnel costs, personal protective equipment expenses, and increased residential costs

  • 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

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

5/9/2022

Committee Referrals

Finance5/9/2022
Disabilities1/5/2022
Finance5/10/2021
Disabilities1/30/2021

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