Bill > A01016

This bill amends the public health law to expand the responsibilities of the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Services Coordinating Council by requiring them to develop more comprehensive recommendations about TBI services. Specifically, the council must now consider four key areas when making recommendations: (1) the availability and accessibility of TBI services, including regional disparities and costs, (2) emerging trends in TBI, such as changes in incidence rates and service provider training, (3) differences in service availability for individuals enrolled in Medicaid waivers, and (4) the efficiency of administrative processes for approving or denying TBI services. The bill also mandates that the council publicly post these recommendations on the department's website within one year of the law taking effect and annually thereafter. Additionally, the bill repeals a previous chapter of law that would have directed the commissioners of health and developmental disabilities to conduct a study on TBI service delivery. The goal appears to be creating a more transparent and comprehensive approach to understanding and improving services for individuals with traumatic brain injuries.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1016