Bill > A04908

This bill amends the social services law to prohibit medical assistance providers (which include hospitals, firms, and other entities providing care under Medicaid) from refusing to furnish care, services, or supplies to any person who is dually eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare. Specifically, if a medical assistance provider offers the same care, services, or supplies under the Medicare program (Title XVIII of the federal Social Security Act), they cannot refuse to provide those services to a dually eligible patient under Medicaid. The bill also maintains existing provisions that prevent medical assistance providers from soliciting, receiving, or offering payments for service referrals or purchases under Medicaid. The amendments are designed to ensure that dually eligible patients receive consistent medical care across both Medicare and Medicaid programs. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, and the commissioner of health is authorized to make necessary amendments to the state medical assistance plan to implement these changes.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4908