NY S06959

Extends the period for using Medicare Economic Index adjustments for federally qualified health center operating costs through September 30, 2025.

Requires the Department of Health to analyze actual FQHC costs from the prior five-year reporting periods and develop updated payment rates by April 1, 2025.

Mandates consideration of scope of services, staffing needs, physical plant costs, technology infrastructure, and telehealth capabilities when calculating FQHC rates.

Changes the adjustment methodology after September 30, 2025 to use the FQHC Market Basket inflator rather than the Medicare Economic Index for annual rate adjustments.

Permits FQHC payment rates to exceed existing statutory caps, provided they remain subject to federal financial participation.