Requires the commissioner of health to establish regional minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides.

The bill amends the public health law to mandate the commissioner of health to establish regional minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides. These rates must reflect direct care costs, operational expenses, and administrative expenses. The commissioner must publish these rates annually and ensure compliance with minimum wage increases. The comptroller has the authority to review contracts to ensure adequate rates. The bill also outlines provisions for state-directed payments and adjustments to reimbursement rates.

Requires the commissioner of health to establish regional minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides.

The bill amends the public health law to mandate the commissioner of health to establish regional minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides. These rates must reflect direct care costs, operational expenses, and administrative expenses. The commissioner must publish these rates annually and ensure compliance with minimum wage increases. The comptroller has the authority to review contracts to ensure adequate rates. The bill also outlines provisions for state-directed payments and adjustments to reimbursement rates.