Bill > S05888

This bill amends the New York Social Services Law to authorize the payment of medical assistance for organ transplant-related expenses for residents of New York who are otherwise eligible for benefits, except for their immigration status. The bill specifies that a resident must have the organ transplant deemed medically necessary, as determined by the regulations of the state's Health Commissioner. The bill will take effect on January 1st of the year following its enactment, and the necessary rules and regulations for implementation can be made and completed by the effective date.