Bill > A01008

This bill provides presumptive medical assistance eligibility for individuals being released from state or local correctional facilities, ensuring they can access healthcare services for up to 60 days following their release. Under the proposed law, correctional facilities (both state and local) would be required to help incarcerated individuals apply for medical assistance before their release, determining their preliminary eligibility based on existing criteria. If an individual is deemed presumptively eligible, they will automatically receive medical coverage starting on their release date, which will continue either until a formal eligibility determination is made or for 60 days, whichever comes first. The bill mandates that correctional facilities take proactive steps to enroll individuals in medical assistance programs, including helping those who might be ineligible for Medicaid find alternative medical insurance options. Additionally, the bill requires the development of educational materials to help individuals understand the medical assistance enrollment process and requires annual reporting on medical insurance enrollment in correctional facilities. The implementation of these provisions is contingent on federal financial participation being available, and the bill instructs health and corrections officials to take necessary steps to secure such funding and create implementing regulations.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1008