New York S09573 authorizes the commissioner of health to establish Medicaid waiting lists for nursing facility transitions and diversions in.

New York S09573 amends the social services law to authorize the commissioner of health to establish nursing facility transition and diversion Medicaid waiting lists per designated waiver region. This action is taken once the federally approved capacity for the waiver is reached. Eligible individuals are drawn from the regional waiting list in the order they were added, unless the commissioner prioritizes specific populations. The act takes effect immediately.

New York S09573 authorizes the commissioner of health to establish Medicaid waiting lists for nursing facility transitions and diversions in.

New York S09573 amends the social services law to authorize the commissioner of health to establish nursing facility transition and diversion Medicaid waiting lists per designated waiver region. This action is taken once the federally approved capacity for the waiver is reached. Eligible individuals are drawn from the regional waiting list in the order they were added, unless the commissioner prioritizes specific populations. The act takes effect immediately.