Bill > A07039

This bill amends the Social Services Law to provide automatic Medicaid eligibility for workers who are on strike or involved in an industrial controversy. The key provisions include: (1) making striking workers eligible for Medicaid coverage during the strike or controversy, regardless of their regular eligibility; (2) limiting the Medicaid coverage to the duration of the strike or controversy; (3) requiring the Commissioner of Health to issue regulations on eligibility requirements, covered services, and a process for providing presumptive eligibility; and (4) specifying that resources of the individual will not be considered for determining eligibility under this provision. This bill aims to ensure that striking workers have access to medical assistance during labor disputes.