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NY S02664

NY S02664
Relates to applying a special Medicaid rate for releasees in facilities or discrete units within facilities that provide long term nursing or medical services.


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Introduced
01/28/2019
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 applying a special Medicaid rate for releasees in nursing homes 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 of New York to apply a special Medicaid rate for individuals returning from incarceration who are placed in nursing homes or other facilities that provide long-term nursing or medical services. The bill expands an existing provision that sets special Medicaid rates for certain types of facilities, such as those serving individuals with AIDS or traumatic brain injuries, to now also include facilities or units that provide long-term care for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 01/08/2020)

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