New York S03599 mandates the establishment of regional minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides.

New York S03599 requires the commissioner of health to establish regional minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides. These rates must reflect direct care costs, operational expenses, and administrative costs. The commissioner must annually adjust these rates to accommodate labor law increases and changes. The bill also mandates that the comptroller review contracts between managed care organizations and home care service agencies to ensure compliance with minimum wage increases.

New York S03599 mandates the establishment of regional minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides.

New York S03599 requires the commissioner of health to establish regional minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides. These rates must reflect direct care costs, operational expenses, and administrative costs. The commissioner must annually adjust these rates to accommodate labor law increases and changes. The bill also mandates that the comptroller review contracts between managed care organizations and home care service agencies to ensure compliance with minimum wage increases.