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NY S01918
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gustavo Rivera
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AI Summary
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Establishes a specialized health home program for Medicaid-eligible adults aged 18 and older with neurological, muscular, or neuromuscular conditions and mobility impairments
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Specialized health homes will be reimbursed on a fee-for-service basis with enhanced payment rates established by the commissioner
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Authorizes the commissioner to apply for federal waivers or state plan amendments necessary to implement the program
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Requires specialized health homes receiving funds to document and demonstrate effective use of distributed funds
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authority for the commissioner to develop implementing regulations
Legislative Description
Establishes a specialized health home program to serve certain individuals with physical disabilities who are Medicaid eligible adults eighteen years of age or older with a diagnosis of a neurological, muscular, or neuromuscular condition, and a mobility impairment; provides that a specialized health home shall be reimbursed on a fee-for-service basis and shall receive enhanced rates of payment; makes related provisions.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
2/4/2026