Identifies and enrolls SNAP program participants who are eligible for the Medicare savings program.

The bill amends the social services law to add a new section that requires the state office of temporary and disability assistance to identify and enroll SNAP program participants who are eligible for the Medicare savings program. The department of health must enroll eligible SNAP participants in the Medicare savings program within 45 days of confirmation. The bill also mandates automated file matching to identify eligible participants and requires coordination between the office and department for secure data transmission.

Identifies and enrolls SNAP program participants who are eligible for the Medicare savings program.

The bill amends the social services law to add a new section that requires the state office of temporary and disability assistance to identify and enroll SNAP program participants who are eligible for the Medicare savings program. The department of health must enroll eligible SNAP participants in the Medicare savings program within 45 days of confirmation. The bill also mandates automated file matching to identify eligible participants and requires coordination between the office and department for secure data transmission.