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- Referred to social services
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BILL NUMBER:A10789
Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to requiring a resource test for Medicaid applicants
Purpose of the bill
This bill requires that all Medicaid applicants are subject to a resource test that will determine eligibility based upon their assets as specified by law.
Summary of provisions
Section one of the bill amends clause (ii) of sub paragraph (a) of subdivision 1 of section 366 of the social services law to require that all Medicaid applicants must be subject to resource test to determine eligibility.
Justification
In 2010, New York State effectively eliminated the resource test for Medicaid applicants in determining eligibility for services:, A resource test is a tool that our local social services departments use in order to verify that a person receiving tax payer funded services actually needs them. The State has limited resources and this asset test will both save money and maximize assistance to those in need.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications for state
This bill may have cost savings to Medi- caid due to strict enforce of eligibility requirements.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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