Bill > S04709

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to require governmental agencies to update the rate components for inpatient services provided by residential health care facilities in a more systematic and timely manner. Specifically, the bill mandates that these rate components, which include direct statewide price, indirect statewide price, and facility-specific non-comparable components, must be updated no later than January 1, 2027, and then every five years thereafter. These updates will use the most recently available cost report data to ensure that payment rates accurately reflect current operating costs. The term "non-capital component" refers to the operational expenses of residential health care facilities, excluding building and infrastructure costs. By requiring regular updates, the bill aims to ensure that reimbursement rates for these facilities remain current and reflective of actual expenses. The bill will take effect immediately and is considered to be in full force as of April 1, 2025.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4709