Allows the New York commissioner of health to obtain employment and income data for Medicaid eligibility assessments.

This bill amends the social services law to allow the commissioner of health to obtain current employment and income data of individuals eligible for medical assistance. This data can be sourced from employers through third-party agencies or via a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services information exchange. The aim is to improve decision timeliness, achieve cost savings, and ensure prompt service provision to eligible beneficiaries.

Allows the New York commissioner of health to obtain employment and income data for Medicaid eligibility assessments.

This bill amends the social services law to allow the commissioner of health to obtain current employment and income data of individuals eligible for medical assistance. This data can be sourced from employers through third-party agencies or via a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services information exchange. The aim is to improve decision timeliness, achieve cost savings, and ensure prompt service provision to eligible beneficiaries.