NY S08751

Establishes the New York-Dominican Health Partnership Commission, a 9-member body including state commissioners, legislative appointees, a Dominican Consulate representative, an international health policy expert, and a Dominican community organization representative

Commission tasked with studying the feasibility of allowing eligible New York seniors and individuals with disabilities to access state-funded health services while residing part-time or full-time in the Dominican Republic

Directs exploration of pilot programs, accreditation systems for Dominican health facilities meeting New York standards, telehealth exchanges, long-term care partnerships, and potential federal Medicaid waivers under Section 1115 of the Social Security Act

Requires a final report within 18 months to the governor and legislature with proposed statutory language, fiscal impact estimates, and implementation plans for potential pilot initiatives

Act expires and is repealed 2 years after the effective date; explicitly states nothing shall expand federal Medicaid expenditures outside the U.S. unless authorized by federal law or waiver