New York S00547 would authorize demonstration projects for managed long-term care plans in rural areas.

New York S00547 amends the public health law to authorize one or more demonstration projects. These projects would permit a managed long-term care plan to enroll persons permanently placed in a nursing home and to manage the nursing home benefit in one or more rural areas. The plan must be approved by the department to operate in these areas. The purpose is to study the effectiveness of managed care models in helping nursing home residents return to community-based settings. The bill takes effect immediately but does not affect the expiration or repeal of certain sections.

New York S00547 would authorize demonstration projects for managed long-term care plans in rural areas.

New York S00547 amends the public health law to authorize one or more demonstration projects. These projects would permit a managed long-term care plan to enroll persons permanently placed in a nursing home and to manage the nursing home benefit in one or more rural areas. The plan must be approved by the department to operate in these areas. The purpose is to study the effectiveness of managed care models in helping nursing home residents return to community-based settings. The bill takes effect immediately but does not affect the expiration or repeal of certain sections.