NY A05199

Prohibits the New York Department of Social Services from canceling, suspending, or rescinding Medicaid benefits for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries if the federal government ends TPS designation for their country of origin

Extends Medicaid eligibility to former TPS holders who meet all requirements except immigration status requirements

Protects Medicaid benefits for individuals enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program if the federal government ends that program

Extends Medicaid eligibility to former DACA recipients who meet all requirements except immigration status requirements

Takes effect immediately upon passage