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NY S00506
Bill
Status
1/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Thomas
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AI Summary
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Amends Social Services Law by adding Section 365-p to allow medical assistance recipients to have in-home private duty nursing services provided by an adult relative who is a registered professional nurse (excluding spouses).
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Requires application or request to the commissioner by the recipient, their representative, or guardian after approval for in-home private duty nursing services.
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Establishes reimbursement rate for private duty nursing services provided by eligible relatives at the rate paid for services by a licensed practical nurse.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Enacts "Vincent Scheppa's law" authorizing, in certain cases, the provision of private duty nursing services to a medical assistance recipient by a relative who is a registered professional nurse.
Last Action
referred to health
2/26/2024