Bill > A05199

This bill amends the New York state social services law to protect Medicaid benefits for certain immigrant populations if their federal immigration protections are terminated. Specifically, the bill ensures that individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will continue to receive medical assistance benefits even if the federal government ends TPS for their country of origin. Similarly, the bill extends the same protection to participants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, maintaining their Medicaid eligibility if the federal program is discontinued. The legislation requires the state department of social services to continue providing medical assistance to these individuals as long as they meet all other eligibility requirements besides immigration status. This means that immigrants who were previously protected under TPS or DACA can still access healthcare services in New York, regardless of changes in their federal immigration designation. The bill aims to provide healthcare stability and support for vulnerable immigrant populations during potential shifts in federal immigration policy.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5199