Bill > S01224

This bill modifies the New York Social Services Law to ensure that medical services provided in school-based health centers are not delivered through managed care programs. Specifically, the bill requires that services in school-based health centers be provided outside of managed care programs for medical assistance recipients. In the context of healthcare, managed care programs typically involve a network of healthcare providers and insurance companies that coordinate and control healthcare services to manage costs. By removing school-based health centers from these managed care programs, the bill aims to potentially provide more direct and flexible healthcare services to students who rely on medical assistance. The bill is set to take effect immediately and will be considered in full force starting April 1, 2025. The legislation appears designed to preserve the independence and accessibility of healthcare services within school-based health centers for students who receive medical assistance.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1224