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NY A00674
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marianne Buttenschon
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AI Summary
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Establishes an independent intellectual and developmental disability ombudsperson program within the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
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Ombudsperson will identify, investigate, and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities regarding managed care organization coverage and access to services
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Program will also address complaints from consumers and providers related to network adequacy for disability services and supports
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OPWDD commissioner must conduct a competitive request for proposal (RFP) process to select the entity that will operate the ombudsperson program, subject to 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 ombudsperson 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
1/7/2026