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NY S05676
Bill
Status
11/23/2022
Primary Sponsor
Gustavo Rivera
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Health must conduct a comprehensive review of reimbursement rates for early intervention program services, including screenings, evaluations, services, and service coordination.
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Review shall analyze existing rules and policies, provider costs (including travel and administrative activities), and salary comparisons between early intervention providers and providers in other disciplines within the same labor regions.
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Recommendations must address appropriate payment methodologies for in-person and telehealth services while considering bilingual services, travel time, geographic variability, technology access, cost of living, and racial and socioeconomic disparities in access.
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Commissioner must assess the projected number of children needing early intervention services in the next five years by county and determine the workforce needed to serve all eligible children, disaggregated by county.
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Commissioner shall submit report with findings and recommendations to the governor, legislature leadership, and relevant health committees within one year and post the report on the department's website.
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of health to do a comprehensive assessment of the existing methodology used to determine payment for early intervention screenings, evaluations, services and service coordination; directs recommendations on reimbursement methodology as well as needs under the program.
Last Action
VETOED MEMO.74
11/23/2022