Establishes an elderly dental insurance coverage program in New York, with eligibility based on age and income.

New York S00229 creates an elderly dental insurance coverage program within the state employee dental insurance plan. It provides comprehensive and routine dental care services to senior residents who meet eligibility requirements, including being at least 65 years old and having a household income of $22,000 or less. The program will initially be available in select counties and will expand as deemed appropriate. It includes a sliding scale for premiums based on income and establishes penalties for fraud and abuse. The bill appropriates $20,000,000 for the program.

Establishes an elderly dental insurance coverage program in New York, with eligibility based on age and income.

New York S00229 creates an elderly dental insurance coverage program within the state employee dental insurance plan. It provides comprehensive and routine dental care services to senior residents who meet eligibility requirements, including being at least 65 years old and having a household income of $22,000 or less. The program will initially be available in select counties and will expand as deemed appropriate. It includes a sliding scale for premiums based on income and establishes penalties for fraud and abuse. The bill appropriates $20,000,000 for the program.