Bill > S01484

This bill amends the New York social services law to provide full state reimbursement to county social services districts for purchasing data mining software used to investigate Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse. The bill specifically defines "data mining software" as a database application with advanced searching capabilities and statistical analyses designed to identify patterns of medical assistance misuse. Counties that have already purchased such software or intend to purchase it can receive state funding, provided they supply adequate documentation like purchase receipts. The state will disburse these reimbursement grants from the general fund, and the commissioner of health is authorized to develop specific rules and regulations to implement this program. The bill aims to support local efforts to detect and prevent improper use of medical assistance funds by helping counties offset the cost of sophisticated fraud detection technology.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1484