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NY A01586
Bill
Status
1/17/2023
Primary Sponsor
Marianne Buttenschon
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AI Summary
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Establishes an independent intellectual and developmental disability ombudsman program operated or selected by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to assist individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in obtaining appropriate managed care coverage.
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Requires the ombudsman to identify, investigate, refer, and resolve complaints from consumers or providers regarding managed care coverage, access to services and supports, and network adequacy.
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Authorizes the commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to allocate and distribute funds for the ombudsman program following a competitive request for proposal process and budget director approval.
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Establishes the office of the independent intellectual and developmental disability ombudsman program for the purpose of assisting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to ensure that they receive coverage from managed care organizations that is appropriate in meeting their individual service needs; uses a request for proposal process to determine who shall be responsible for such program.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/3/2024