Bill > A07335

This bill amends the Public Health Law to require the Commissioner of Health to establish regional minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides. The regional minimum rates must cover various direct care costs, operational expenses, and administrative expenses to ensure adequate compensation for home care workers. The bill also requires the Commissioner to submit necessary applications and waivers to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to secure approval for state-directed payments to managed care organizations to support these wage increases. Additionally, the bill grants the Comptroller the authority to review contracts between managed care organizations and home care providers to ensure compliance with the minimum rates.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A7335