Bill > A02705

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to modify state aid reimbursement rates for municipalities providing core public health services. Currently, most municipalities receive state aid reimbursement at a rate of at least 36% for eligible public health service expenses, with a previous exception that limited New York City's reimbursement to 20%. The bill removes this specific limitation for New York City, effectively raising the city's minimum reimbursement rate to the standard 36% of eligible expenses. The reimbursement is calculated by comparing the municipality's actual expenditures on required public health services against a base grant, with a cap that fringe benefit costs cannot exceed 50% of eligible personnel services. This change aims to provide more consistent and potentially higher levels of state financial support for public health services in New York City, aligning the city's reimbursement rate with other municipalities in the state. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2705