Bill > A02173

This bill provides for a change in how the state Medicaid director is appointed, shifting the selection process from the current method to one where the governor nominates the director and the state senate confirms the appointment through a formal consent process. Specifically, the bill amends the public health law by adding a new section (208-a) that establishes that the Medicaid director will be appointed by the governor "by and with the advice and consent of the senate," which means the governor will choose the candidate, but the senate must review and approve the nomination before the person can officially take the position. The bill will take effect on the first day of January following its passage and will apply to all Medicaid director appointments made on or after that date. This change gives the state legislature a more direct role in the selection of a key healthcare administrative position, potentially increasing accountability and providing an additional layer of scrutiny to the appointment process.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2173