Bill > A03522

This bill amends New York's social services law to provide Medicaid eligibility for workers who are participating in a strike or industrial labor dispute. Specifically, the bill allows workers who would normally be ineligible for medical assistance during a strike to receive Medicaid coverage during the period of the labor dispute. The bill requires the commissioner of health to create regulations that outline eligibility requirements, specify covered medical services, and establish a process for presumptive eligibility. Notably, when determining eligibility, the worker's available resources will not be considered or required to be used to pay for medical care. The bill aims to provide healthcare support for workers who may lose health coverage during a labor strike, ensuring they have access to necessary medical services during a potentially financially challenging time. The legislation would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3522