Bill > A01198

This bill removes certain existing restrictions on Medicaid eligibility for personal and home care services in New York State. Specifically, the legislation eliminates previous requirements that limited home care services to individuals who need assistance with physical maneuvering in multiple activities of daily living (ADLs) or who require supervision due to a dementia or Alzheimer's diagnosis. The bill removes language that previously restricted eligibility based on the number of ADLs a person needs help with, which was originally implemented for people seeking services on or after October 1, 2020. By repealing these specific provisions, the bill makes home care services more accessible to a broader range of Medicaid recipients. The changes apply to personal care services, including personal emergency response services, shared aide, and individual aide services, which can be provided in a recipient's home or other location by qualified individuals supervised by a registered nurse. The bill aims to provide more flexible and comprehensive home care support for individuals who need assistance, while ensuring that services are cost-effective and prescribed by a qualified independent physician.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1198