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NY S01706
Bill
Status
1/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Amends the Mental Hygiene Law by adding Section 13.44 to authorize reimbursement for COVID-19 related costs incurred by voluntary providers serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Requires the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, Department of Health, and Division of the Budget to establish billing and reimbursement procedures for COVID-19 expenses.
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Mandates reimbursement within thirty days of billing for covered costs including increased staffing and personnel costs, personal protective equipment expenses, and increased residential costs.
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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
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
1/3/2024