New York S07954 amends the social services law to modify licensure requirements for fiscal intermediaries under the consumer directed personal.

New York S07954 amends the social services law to redefine fiscal intermediaries, allowing them to provide consumer choice of fiscal intermediary services. It permits fiscal intermediaries to expand their services into areas lacking choice, subject to department approval through an expedited process. The commissioner is required to mandate managed care plans, managed long-term care plans, local social services districts, and other appropriate long-term service programs to contract with the statewide fiscal intermediary and specified fiscal intermediaries.

New York S07954 amends the social services law to modify licensure requirements for fiscal intermediaries under the consumer directed personal.

New York S07954 amends the social services law to redefine fiscal intermediaries, allowing them to provide consumer choice of fiscal intermediary services. It permits fiscal intermediaries to expand their services into areas lacking choice, subject to department approval through an expedited process. The commissioner is required to mandate managed care plans, managed long-term care plans, local social services districts, and other appropriate long-term service programs to contract with the statewide fiscal intermediary and specified fiscal intermediaries.