New York S04167 makes youth leaving foster care presumptively eligible for Medicaid.

New York S04167 amends the social services law to ensure youth exiting court-ordered placements, such as foster care, are presumptively eligible for Medicaid. This presumptive eligibility begins on the date of their release and continues until a determination of eligibility is made or until sixty days pass without an application being filed. The bill also allows for care provided during this period to be considered Medicaid-eligible for reimbursement purposes.

New York S04167 makes youth leaving foster care presumptively eligible for Medicaid.

New York S04167 amends the social services law to ensure youth exiting court-ordered placements, such as foster care, are presumptively eligible for Medicaid. This presumptive eligibility begins on the date of their release and continues until a determination of eligibility is made or until sixty days pass without an application being filed. The bill also allows for care provided during this period to be considered Medicaid-eligible for reimbursement purposes.