Removes certain restrictions on eligibility for personal and home care services under Medicaid.

New York A01198 amends the social services law to remove certain restrictions on eligibility for personal and home care services under Medicaid. It repeals provisions that limited eligibility based on specific activities of daily living. The changes apply to individuals who initially seek eligibility for the program on or after October 1, 2020, and who are able to make informed choices about their care, with or without a designated representative.

Removes certain restrictions on eligibility for personal and home care services under Medicaid.

New York A01198 amends the social services law to remove certain restrictions on eligibility for personal and home care services under Medicaid. It repeals provisions that limited eligibility based on specific activities of daily living. The changes apply to individuals who initially seek eligibility for the program on or after October 1, 2020, and who are able to make informed choices about their care, with or without a designated representative.