Ensures that temporary protected status beneficiaries continue to receive Medicaid benefits

S 3602 prevents New York's Medicaid program from ending benefits for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and DACA recipients if the federal government terminates these programs. It ensures current beneficiaries retain coverage and extends eligibility to former TPS/DACA recipients who meet all requirements except immigration status. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment. This applies solely to New York State's Medicaid program, not federal benefits.