Bill > A03139

This bill amends New York's social services law to expand Medicaid coverage for disabled students from New York who are attending college or university outside of the state. Specifically, the bill allows disabled New York residents to remain eligible for Medicaid while studying out-of-state, provided they require continuous medical care and maintain their New York domicile (legal permanent home). The legislation ensures that these students can continue receiving medical services and care they were receiving in New York while attending their out-of-state educational institution. To maintain eligibility, students must provide proof of enrollment to their local social services department each semester. The bill also defines key terms like "domiciliary" as a person whose permanent home is in New York, and "domicile" as a fixed, principal home to which a person intends to return, even when temporarily located elsewhere. The new provisions aim to support disabled students in pursuing higher education without losing critical medical assistance, and will take effect 90 days after becoming law.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3139