Bill > A02044

This bill establishes a quality incentive program for managed care providers and managed long-term care plans in New York, designed to reward healthcare providers for meeting specific quality objectives. Under the proposed legislation, the Commissioner of Health will create a program that distributes financial incentives based on performance, with funding guaranteed at a minimum of 1% of total annual premiums or $300 million, whichever is greater. The program requires the commissioner to develop a methodology that allocates the most funding to providers achieving the highest quality scores, with quality objectives to be set in advance and determined through consultation with managed care providers and other key stakeholders. The bill aims to improve healthcare quality by creating a financial incentive structure that encourages managed care providers to meet specific performance standards, potentially leading to better patient care and more efficient healthcare delivery. The proposed changes will apply to both general managed care providers and managed long-term care plans, ensuring a comprehensive approach to healthcare quality improvement across different care settings.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2044