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Senator · Senate District 61
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- Referred to social services
- Referred to social services
Companion bill
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Provides for a ninety day eligibility limitation on medical services not mandated by federal law
In Assembly Committee · Social Services · Sponsor Robin Schimminger
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S2492
Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to eligibility limitations on certain medical services not mandated by federal law
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends Section 117 of the Social Services Law by adding a new subdivision 4 to impose a ninety-day state residency requirement for eligibility for Medicaid services not mandated by federal law of regulation.
Section 2 authorizes and directs the Commissioner of Health to apply for any federal waivers required to implement the provisions of subdivision 4 of Section 117 of the Social Services Law.
Section 3 effective date.
Purpose and justification
This bill would impose a ninety-day state residency requirement for eligibility for Medicaid program services not mandated by federal law that are offered by New York State.
New York has one of the most generous Medicaid programs in the United States. People from other states have taken advantage of this state's generosity towards its residents and purposefully moved to New York solely for the benefit of its charitable social programs. Federal Medicaid laws do not permit as a condition of service that an applicant reside in a jurisdiction for a specific period of time. The current requirements would continue for those Medicaid services mandated by the Federal government. However, this bill would require a 90 day period of residence for eligibility for the additional Medicaid benefits that New York State also provides. Imposing a ninety-day state residency requirement before allowing individuals to qualify for New York's Medicaid program would discourage individuals from moving to the state solely for the purpose of receiving Medicaid while preserving Medicaid services for the people who have made New York State their home.
Prior legislative history
2005-06 - S.5364/A.7951 -- SOCIAL SERVICES/Social Services 2007-08 - S.3291/A.591O -- SOCIAL SERVICES/Social Services 2009-10 - S.2983/A.6988 -- HEALTH/Social Services
Fiscal implications
Yet to be determined. Cost savings to both counties and the state are expected.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately; provided, however, that subdivision 4 of 117 of the Social Services Law as added by section one of this act shall not take effect unless and until the Commissioner of Health receives all necessary approvals under federal law and regulation to implement its provisions, and provided that such provisions do not prevent the receipt of federal
financial participation under the medical assistance program; provided that the Commissioner of Health shall notify the Legislative Bill Drafting Commission upon the occurrence of the enactment of the legislation provided for in this act in order that the commission may maintain an accurate and timely effective data base of the official text of the laws of the State of New York.
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