New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A09471

Introduced
1/7/26  
Refer
1/7/26  
Report Pass
2/4/26  
Refer
2/4/26  

Caption

Relates to conditions under which non-public residential health care facilities may withdraw equity or assets totaling five percent of total reported annual revenue for patient care services without prior notification to the commissioner of health.

Impact

The bill introduces specific criteria under which these healthcare facilities can operate with greater financial flexibility, provided they meet compliance requirements related to staffing levels and have not faced recent enforcement actions. By setting these guidelines, the bill aims to enhance the financial operations of residential care facilities while maintaining oversight to avoid compromising patient care. In doing so, it adjusts the balance between operational autonomy for facilities and the regulatory responsibilities of health oversight bodies.

Summary

Bill A09471 aims to amend the public health law to specify the conditions under which non-public residential health care facilities can withdraw equity or assets, specifically allowing a withdrawal of up to five percent of total reported annual revenue for patient care services without prior notification to the commissioner of health. This bill addresses the regulatory framework governing these facilities and seeks to provide a clearer, streamlined process for financial operations regarding asset management within residential healthcare services.

Contention

Notably, there could be contention regarding the implications of allowing facilities to withdraw significant assets without prior notification. Critics may argue that this provision could lead to financial mismanagement or adversely affect the quality of patient care by reducing available funds for operational needs. Moreover, discussions regarding what constitutes sufficient compliance with the staffing and operational guidelines could lead to debates about the adequacy of oversight and the protection of residents' rights in these facilities.

Companion Bills

NY S08804

Same As Relates to conditions under which non-public residential health care facilities may withdraw equity or assets totaling five percent of total reported annual revenue for patient care services without prior notification to the commissioner of health.

Previously Filed As

NY S08804

Relates to conditions under which non-public residential health care facilities may withdraw equity or assets totaling five percent of total reported annual revenue for patient care services without prior notification to the commissioner of health.

NY S10177

Ensures that publicly-sponsored residential health care facilities and facilities that receive grants under the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation program are not subject to outdated total project cost caps or excessive project equity requirements.

NY A11062

Ensures that publicly-sponsored residential health care facilities and facilities that receive grants under the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation program are not subject to outdated total project cost caps or excessive project equity requirements.

NY S01634

Requires health care plans and payors to have a minimum of twelve and one-half percent of their total expenditures on physical and mental health annually be for primary care services.

NY S05229

Provides for updates to rates for residential health care facilities.

NY A06272

Provides for updates to rates for residential health care facilities.

NY S07460

Directs the commissioner of health to establish at least 4 maternal-infant care centers in areas of need for infants suffering from drug withdrawal as a result of in utero exposure.

NY A08700

Amends the definition of "health care personnel" to define the term "temporary services" as health care services contracted for an initial term of less than twenty-four continuous months; requires a temporary health care services agency to annually submit to the department of health copies of all contracts between the agency and a health care entity to which it assigns or refers health care personnel.

NY S05150

Amends the definition of "health care personnel" to define the term "temporary services" as health care services contracted for an initial term of less than twenty-four continuous months; requires a temporary health care services agency to annually submit to the department of health copies of all contracts between the agency and a health care entity to which it assigns or refers health care personnel.

NY S09620

Requires residential health care facilities to maintain hospice agreements to ensure access to hospice services for eligible residents.

Similar Bills

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