Establishes a program for family members to become complex care assistants for children or young adults with developmental disabilities who are.

New York A07583 amends the social services law to create a program allowing family members to become certified complex care assistants. These assistants can provide private duty complex care services to children or young adults with developmental disabilities who are Medicaid enrollees. Family members must complete training, pass an in-person examination, and meet other state and federal certification criteria. The program includes reimbursement rates, electronic visit verification, and regular supervisory visits.

Establishes a program for family members to become complex care assistants for children or young adults with developmental disabilities who are.

New York A07583 amends the social services law to create a program allowing family members to become certified complex care assistants. These assistants can provide private duty complex care services to children or young adults with developmental disabilities who are Medicaid enrollees. Family members must complete training, pass an in-person examination, and meet other state and federal certification criteria. The program includes reimbursement rates, electronic visit verification, and regular supervisory visits.