New York S00614 aims to enroll eligible incarcerated individuals in the medical assistance for needy persons program and other medical assistance.

New York S00614 amends the correction law and the social services law to facilitate the enrollment of eligible incarcerated individuals in the medical assistance for needy persons program. It mandates that local correctional facilities take necessary steps for enrollment where practicable. The bill also requires the commissioner to study and report annually on the enrollment of incarcerated individuals in the medical assistance program. Additionally, it ensures that any documents relating to enrollment are kept in the individual's records until their release from custody.

New York S00614 aims to enroll eligible incarcerated individuals in the medical assistance for needy persons program and other medical assistance.

New York S00614 amends the correction law and the social services law to facilitate the enrollment of eligible incarcerated individuals in the medical assistance for needy persons program. It mandates that local correctional facilities take necessary steps for enrollment where practicable. The bill also requires the commissioner to study and report annually on the enrollment of incarcerated individuals in the medical assistance program. Additionally, it ensures that any documents relating to enrollment are kept in the individual's records until their release from custody.