New York S07052 amends the public health law to establish rates of payment for certified home health agencies.

New York S07052 amends the public health law by adding a new paragraph to section 3614, establishing rates of payment for certified home health agencies. The bill requires the commissioner to make the system of episodic payments, including all pricing mechanisms, available to Medicaid managed care plans, child health insurance plans, and Essential Plans. It also allows for alternative rate methodologies and payment rates between managed care plans and certified home health agencies, including value-based payments related to health outcome measurements. The act takes effect immediately.

New York S07052 amends the public health law to establish rates of payment for certified home health agencies.

New York S07052 amends the public health law by adding a new paragraph to section 3614, establishing rates of payment for certified home health agencies. The bill requires the commissioner to make the system of episodic payments, including all pricing mechanisms, available to Medicaid managed care plans, child health insurance plans, and Essential Plans. It also allows for alternative rate methodologies and payment rates between managed care plans and certified home health agencies, including value-based payments related to health outcome measurements. The act takes effect immediately.