Automatic Medicaid eligibility for striking workers in New York.

New York A03522 amends the social services law to provide automatic Medicaid eligibility for individuals who are not eligible for medical assistance coverage during an employment strike or industrial controversy. This coverage is limited to the period of the strike or controversy. The commissioner of health is tasked with promulgating necessary regulations, including eligibility requirements, covered medical services, and a process for presumptive eligibility. This act takes effect immediately.

Automatic Medicaid eligibility for striking workers in New York.

New York A03522 amends the social services law to provide automatic Medicaid eligibility for individuals who are not eligible for medical assistance coverage during an employment strike or industrial controversy. This coverage is limited to the period of the strike or controversy. The commissioner of health is tasked with promulgating necessary regulations, including eligibility requirements, covered medical services, and a process for presumptive eligibility. This act takes effect immediately.