Increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for rural home health care providers to cover actual costs of delivery.

The bill amends the social services law to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for rural home health care providers. This increase aims to cover the actual costs of delivery, including transportation costs, for eligible recipients with chronic conditions. The commissioner of health, in consultation with relevant offices, is authorized to establish standards for health home services and payment methodologies for these services. The changes take effect immediately.

Increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for rural home health care providers to cover actual costs of delivery.

The bill amends the social services law to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for rural home health care providers. This increase aims to cover the actual costs of delivery, including transportation costs, for eligible recipients with chronic conditions. The commissioner of health, in consultation with relevant offices, is authorized to establish standards for health home services and payment methodologies for these services. The changes take effect immediately.