Bill > A04796

This bill establishes new minimum compensation standards for home health aides and agencies that provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Specifically, the legislation directs the Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, to develop methodologies for determining a baseline compensation level for home health workers. The bill amends both the Social Services Law and the Mental Hygiene Law to ensure that reimbursements for home health services will be increased to meet this new minimum standard when services are deemed cost-effective and appropriate for meeting a recipient's assistance needs. By requiring these agencies to provide a minimum level of compensation, the bill aims to potentially improve the quality of home health care, attract and retain qualified workers, and ensure fair wages for those providing essential care services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The provisions will take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law, allowing time for the relevant agencies to develop and implement the new compensation methodologies.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4796