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NY A03213
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Santabarbara
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AI Summary
- Requires Medicaid transportation for eligible persons in rural areas to be assigned to existing public transportation systems when the state health commissioner assumes responsibility from local social services districts
- Public transit must be used only if it provides an appropriate, available, and least expensive mode of transportation
- Applies to rural areas as defined under section 481(7) of the executive law
- Requires federal approval before implementation
- Takes effect 30 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Provides that where the commissioner of health assumes the responsibility for the transportation of medicaid recipients in rural areas, existing public transportation systems shall be used when such systems are appropriate, available and the least expensive modes of transportation.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Health1/23/2025
Full Bill Text
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