New York A00300 grants medical assistance eligibility for organ transplant expenses for residents with certain immigration statuses.

New York A00300 amends the social services law to include medical assistance for organ transplant expenses for residents who are otherwise eligible for benefits except for their immigration status. This applies to surgery, medical care, and prescription drugs related to organ transplantation. Eligibility requires the organ transplant to be deemed medically necessary by the commissioner of health. The act takes effect on the first of January following its enactment.

New York A00300 grants medical assistance eligibility for organ transplant expenses for residents with certain immigration statuses.

New York A00300 amends the social services law to include medical assistance for organ transplant expenses for residents who are otherwise eligible for benefits except for their immigration status. This applies to surgery, medical care, and prescription drugs related to organ transplantation. Eligibility requires the organ transplant to be deemed medically necessary by the commissioner of health. The act takes effect on the first of January following its enactment.