Authorizes the imposition of penalties on subcontractors for failure to adhere to the standards for prompt, fair and equitable settlement of claims for health care and payments for health care services.
Provides that admission agreements at adult homes include language providing that daily room and board rates at adult homes shall be increased when the minimum wage in New York City increases in an amount equal to the percentage of such minimum wage increase; states that such adjustment applies solely to room, board and non-medical supportive services and shall not affect Medicaid reimbursement rates.
Relates to the transparency and quality of care of operators of adult care facilities; requires certain applicants for adult care facilities to provide an opportunity for public comment on the application.
Increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain behavioral health services provided to individuals under the age of twenty-one; directs that funds in the healthcare stability fund can be used for the funding of children's behavioral health outpatient rate increases.
Crimes and offenses; unlawful possession with intent to distribute fentanyl further provided for, trafficking in illegal drugs containing fentanyl further provided for