Provides for automatic enrollment and recertification simplification for Medicaid eligible recipients
This bill simplifies Medicaid enrollment and recertification for eligible New Yorkers. It automatically enrolls people needing long-term community care for over 120 days into a managed care plan (without requiring them to choose one), and automatically renews coverage for four specific groups: those in managed long-term care plans, recipients of personal care services, seniors with Social Security income in the Aged, Blind and Disabled category, and Medicare Savings Program participants. This eliminates the need for these groups to submit new applications or documentation for renewal. The changes aim to reduce administrative burdens while maintaining eligibility checks for other Medicaid recipients.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
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Feb 24, 2025
Committee
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Jan 17, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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