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NY A10290
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anna Kelles
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AI Summary
- Allows individuals receiving hospice services under Medicare or Medicaid to enroll in managed long term care (MLTC) plans, removing the current exclusion that prevents enrollment solely due to hospice election
- Requires the Commissioner to issue guidance to MLTC plans, local social services districts, and hospice programs on enrollment procedures, continuity of care, and coordination expectations
- Directs the Department of Health to establish standards for care coordination between MLTC plans and hospice providers, including shared care planning, interdisciplinary communication protocols, and clarification of service responsibilities
- Mandates information exchange between MLTC plans and hospice programs to ensure continuity of care, subject to state and federal privacy laws
- Takes effect 100 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for the Department of Health to develop necessary regulations
Legislative Description
Permits individuals receiving hospice services to enroll in managed long term care plans; ensures coordinated service delivery.
Last Action
referred to health
2/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Health2/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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