New York S05015 amends Medicaid rates for releasees in long-term nursing or medical services facilities.

New York S05015 amends the public health law to adjust Medicaid rates for releasees in facilities or discrete units within facilities that provide long-term nursing or medical services. The bill specifies that rates for these facilities should be no less than equivalent to those in effect on December 31, 2006, adjusted for inflation. This change applies to various types of facilities, including those for ventilator-dependent residents, specialized behavioral intervention programs, and extensive support services for children.

New York S05015 amends Medicaid rates for releasees in long-term nursing or medical services facilities.

New York S05015 amends the public health law to adjust Medicaid rates for releasees in facilities or discrete units within facilities that provide long-term nursing or medical services. The bill specifies that rates for these facilities should be no less than equivalent to those in effect on December 31, 2006, adjusted for inflation. This change applies to various types of facilities, including those for ventilator-dependent residents, specialized behavioral intervention programs, and extensive support services for children.