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NY A04801
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eric Brown
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AI Summary
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Increases state reimbursement to municipalities for early intervention program costs from 50% to 66% or more, effective April 1, 2025
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Requires the Commissioner of Health to conduct a rate adequacy review of early intervention program reimbursement beginning April 1, 2025
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Mandates the review include analysis of existing payment methodology for screenings, evaluations, services, and service coordination, as well as provider costs including travel, service provision, and administrative activities
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Requires salary comparison analysis by discipline and labor region between early intervention providers and those in the same fields working outside the program
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Commissioner must submit recommendations on reimbursement methodologies within one year to the Governor, legislative leaders, and health committee chairs, and post the report on the department's website
Legislative Description
Provides that on and after April first, two thousand twenty-five, the department of health shall reimburse municipalities in an amount of sixty-six percent or more for the costs of early intervention services; directs the commissioner of health to review rates of reimbursement for early intervention services.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026