NY S08651

Creates the Office of New York State Benefits Coordination within the executive department, headed by a director appointed by the governor

Requires the office to document all existing state benefit programs, track program funding and performance metrics, and monitor pharmaceutical price negotiation efforts at federal and state levels

Establishes a single state benefits portal website with a staffed phone line, featuring wellness and mental health screening tools, provider-facing resources, and multi-language accessibility

Mandates a universal benefits application available online and in accessible formats, designed with input from older adults and individuals with disabilities, that can be submitted at multiple entry points across health care and social service systems

Requires all state agencies to cooperate with the office, with the law taking effect 180 days after enactment