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NY A00300

NY A00300
Grants medical assistance eligibility for organ transplant expenses for residents of New York who are otherwise eligible for benefits except for their immigration status.


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Introduced
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to authorizing the payment of medical assistance for the provision of organ transplants for certain residents of New York

AI Summary

This bill amends New York's social services law to expand medical assistance eligibility for organ transplants to residents of New York who would otherwise qualify for benefits but are ineligible due to their immigration status. Specifically, the bill allows medical assistance to cover surgery, medical care, and prescription drugs related to organ transplantation for these residents, provided that the transplant is deemed medically necessary by regulations established by the commissioner of health. This means that individuals who are currently excluded from medical assistance programs solely because of their immigration status can now receive critical medical support for organ transplantation. The bill will take effect on the first day of January following its passage, with provisions allowing for the preparation of necessary regulations in advance of the effective date. By extending medical assistance to this previously excluded group, the bill aims to ensure that all New York residents have access to life-saving organ transplant procedures, regardless of their immigration status.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

referred to health (on 01/08/2025)

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