NY A02044

Requires the Commissioner of Health to establish a quality incentive program for managed care providers, distributing funds based on performance in meeting predetermined quality objectives

Mandates minimum funding of at least 1% of total annual premiums paid to managed care providers, or $300 million, whichever is greater

Creates a separate quality incentive program for managed long term care plans, funded at a minimum of 1% of total annual premiums paid to those plans

Requires the commissioner to establish a methodology that directs the greatest funding to providers and plans receiving the highest quality scores

Mandates consultation with managed care provider representatives and other key stakeholders when developing quality measurement and fund distribution methods