Bill > S00776

This bill redefines "medically fragile young adults" as individuals who meet the definition of children with medical fragility but are between 21 and 35 years old. The legislation amends existing public health law to allow these young adults to continue residing in pediatric specialized nursing facilities beyond age 21, maintaining the same reimbursement rates and coverage they received as children. Specifically, the bill ensures that Medicaid reimbursement for reserved beds due to hospitalization or therapeutic leaves remains at 100% of the rate for medically fragile children, without daily limits. The bill's implementation is contingent on federal financial participation being available, and it will take effect nine months after becoming law, replacing a previous provision that would have taken effect 120 days after enactment. The key purpose of this bill appears to be providing continued care and support for young adults with complex medical needs who require specialized nursing facility services, recognizing that their medical requirements do not necessarily change simply because they have aged out of pediatric care.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S776