Bill > S06963

This bill requires the New York State Commissioner of Health to establish regional minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides. The regional minimum rates must cover various direct care-related costs, such as base wages, benefits, taxes, and compliance with labor laws. The commissioner must also submit any necessary applications to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to secure approval for establishing these regional minimum rates and making state-directed payments to providers. The bill also requires managed care organizations to justify any contracts offering rates below the regional minimum, and gives the state comptroller the authority to review such contracts to ensure compliance with the minimum wage requirements.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S6963