Bill > S01940

This bill requires enhanced federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) funds, which are additional federal healthcare funding provided during emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic, to be directly distributed to counties and New York City in proportion to their share of medical assistance costs. Specifically, the bill amends existing law to mandate that when the state receives these special FMAP funds, they must be proportionally shared with local governments based on their non-federal medical assistance expenses. Additionally, the bill requires the state comptroller to examine and audit all FMAP funds received, verify that the distributions to counties and New York City are proportional to their medical assistance costs, and submit a detailed report to the legislature before its annual session. This legislation aims to ensure transparency and fairness in the allocation of federal healthcare funds during times of increased financial need, giving local governments more direct access to emergency funding that can help support their healthcare systems.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1940