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NY A00283
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Health to contract with an independent entity to conduct a comprehensive study of New York's early intervention program, examining service delivery models, telehealth options, and reimbursement rates for efficacy and adequacy
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Mandates analysis of provider costs including travel time, service provision, and administrative activities, as well as salary comparisons between early intervention workers and those in similar disciplines outside the program by labor region
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Requires recommendations for improving program quality and efficiency, including appropriate payment rates for in-person and telehealth services, with consideration of bilingual services, geographic variability, cost of living, and racial/socioeconomic disparities in access
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Directs projections of children needing early intervention services over the next five years and the workforce needed to serve them, disaggregated by county
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Requires the commissioner to submit findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature within two years, with the Department of Health issuing a request for proposals within 180 days of the law taking effect
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of health to contract with an independent entity to conduct 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
referred to ways and means
1/7/2026