What's happening
This bill requires the creation of a delay reason code allowing late Medicaid claims caused by new or upgraded electronic medical record systems.
Why it matters
Supports healthcare providers during technology upgrades. by allowing them to file Medicaid claims late if delays are caused by new or upgraded electronic medical record (EMR) systems, reducing financial risk during transitions.
Encourages modernization and adoption of EMR systems. , as providers may be less hesitant to upgrade technology if they know they won’t be penalized for technical delays in claims processing.
Improves accuracy and continuity of patient care records. by making it easier for providers to update to better record-keeping systems without worrying about missing reimbursement deadlines.
Requires the state to update regulations and administrative practices. , signaling a recognition that technological challenges can impact compliance and that policy needs to adapt to real-world healthcare operations.
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Allow Late Medicaid Claims
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Sponsors
2 Co-sponsors
History
- Enacting clause stricken
- Reported referred to ways and means
- Referred to health
Companion bill
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Extend Medicaid Claims Deadline
Stricken · Sponsor Gustavo Rivera
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2786
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 25, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. GOTTFRIED, SANTABARBARA -- read once and referred to the Committee on Health
AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to timely filing of Medicaid claims
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 8 of section 367-b of the social services law is amended by adding a new paragraph (d) to read as follows:
(d) The commissioner shall provide by regulation for a delay reason code to allow the filing and paying of otherwise-valid medical assistance claims that are not submitted in accordance with the department's timely filing requirements due to the implementation of a new or upgraded electronic medical record system.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall become a law. The commissioner of health shall make regulations and take other actions reasonably necessary to implement this act on its effective date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD03864-01-9
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