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NY A05652

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Barclay

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the state to allow counties to opt out of providing optional Medicaid services to new enrollees who have never received benefits or who are reenrolling after a period of absence
  • Applies only to optional medical assistance services, not mandatory Medicaid coverage
  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Health to apply for any federal waivers necessary to implement these opt-out provisions
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Authorizes the state to allow counties to opt out of the county cost of medical assistance payments to any new enrollees who have either never received such benefits or who have reenrolled after a period of absence; directs the commissioner of health to apply for any and all federal waivers required to implement the provisions of this subdivision.

Last Action

referred to health

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Health2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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