Bill > S09142

This bill requires the statewide fiscal intermediary, a company that manages payments for the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), to provide extensive data to the commissioner to ensure program integrity and effectiveness. The intermediary must report detailed utilization data, including the number of consumers and personal assistants, authorized versus utilized hours, and reasons for service discontinuation, to monitor program access and capacity. Financial data is also mandated, covering reimbursement rates, how administrative and operating costs are distributed, any profits, and details on litigation or penalties, all to safeguard medical assistance funds. Furthermore, to ensure a sufficient workforce, the bill requires reporting on personal assistant onboarding, payroll processing, wages, and any delays or denials in payments, along with data on customer service, complaints, and accessibility to ensure high-quality services for both consumers and their assistants. Finally, the intermediary must report on their interactions with subcontracted facilitators, who provide support services to consumers, and provide data to ensure public funds are protected, including reporting any suspected fraud, waste, or abuse to relevant authorities. These reports, submitted quarterly and annually, will be made public, and failure to comply will result in penalties.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9142