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Introduced
05/16/2019
05/16/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to rates of payment for certified home health agencies 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 provide for a 10% increase in the base episodic payment and individual rates for services exempt from episodic payments for certified home health agencies in the rate year commencing April 1, 2020. It also authorizes the Commissioner to increase the episodic payment level for certain costs, subject to approval of the state budget director. Additionally, the bill requires the Commissioner to establish minimum standards and a minimum benchmark for home care service payment by any Medicaid payor, which can also serve as a benchmark for non-Medicaid third-party payors. The purpose is to help ensure the viability of the home care system and access to these essential services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 5915A (on 01/14/2020)
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