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NY A10375
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Hevesi
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AI Summary
- Creates a Medicaid-reimbursed family caregiver program allowing parents, legal guardians, or family members to be paid for providing care to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities who live at home
- Eligible persons must be determined by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to have a disability and require assistance with daily living activities beyond what family members ordinarily provide
- Family caregivers must complete training and certification requirements comparable to personal care assistants, be employed through an approved fiscal intermediary, and are limited to 50 paid hours per week
- Reimbursement rates must ensure at least 65% passes through to the certified caregiver, with services provided within the individual's existing approved budget (no budget increases for this purpose)
- Requires biennial reporting starting three years after implementation on participation numbers, hours provided, and program impact on hospitalizations, emergency room use, and family financial stability
Legislative Description
Establishes a family caregiver program which shall receive reimbursement from Medicaid and directs the commissioner of health to secure approval from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for family caregivers.
Last Action
referred to health
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Health3/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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