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NY A06791

NY A06791
Authorizes individuals to participate in the NY State of Health marketplace without providing information regarding citizenship or lawful residency or requesting or receiving a state or federal subsidy.


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Introduced
03/20/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to authorizing individuals to participate in the NY State of Health, the official health plan marketplace without providing information regarding citizenship or lawful residency in the United States or requesting or receiving a state or federal subsidy The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Health Law to authorize individuals to participate in the NY State of Health marketplace, the state's official health plan marketplace, without providing information regarding their citizenship or lawful residency status or requesting or receiving a state or federal subsidy. The bill also directs the Commissioner to seek a federal waiver to allow such participation and to establish a formula to reimburse the federal government for any administrative costs associated with these individuals. Additionally, the bill requires the Commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations to protect the confidentiality of participants who do not provide a social security number or proof of legal status.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

referred to health (on 01/08/2020)

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