Bill > A06378

This bill amends the social services law to reimburse local social services districts (counties) for the full amount spent on medical assistance fraud detection software, also known as "data mining software". The legislation defines data mining software as a database application using advanced searching capabilities and statistical analyses to identify patterns of medical assistance abuse. Counties that have already purchased such software or intend to purchase it in the future can receive state reimbursement, provided they supply adequate documentation like receipts. The state will disburse these grants from the general fund, and the commissioner of health is authorized to develop necessary rules and regulations to implement this reimbursement program. The bill aims to support counties in their efforts to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in medical assistance programs by helping offset the cost of sophisticated fraud detection technologies.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6378