Bill > A04650

This bill modifies the New York Social Services Law to require the state Department of Health to fully cover the non-federal portion (100%) of Medicaid reimbursement costs for services that are mandated by state law but not required by federal law. In practical terms, this means that when New York State creates additional Medicaid service requirements beyond what the federal government mandates, the state will bear the entire cost of the non-federal share of those services. This could potentially reduce financial pressure on local governments or other entities that might otherwise be responsible for a portion of these costs. The bill includes language specifying that this provision overrides any contradictory existing laws and will take effect immediately upon enactment.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4650