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NY S09460

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lea Webb

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Health to obtain current employment and income data for Medicaid-eligible individuals from employers through third-party commercial consumer reporting agencies
  • Data collection must comply with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. sec. 1681 et seq.)
  • Permits obtaining employment and income data through Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) information exchanges for initial and ongoing Medicaid eligibility assessments
  • Supplements existing state income records to improve decision timeliness, achieve cost savings, and ensure prompt service delivery to eligible beneficiaries
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to the commissioner of health obtaining certain employment and income data of individuals eligible for medical assistance.

Last Action

REFERRED TO HEALTH

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health3/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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