New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S09875

Introduced
4/9/26  

Caption

Permits individuals receiving hospice services to enroll in managed long term care plans; ensures coordinated service delivery.

Impact

The amendments introduced by S09875 would impact state law by specifically redefining eligibility criteria for enrollment in managed long-term care plans. It mandates that individuals who opt for hospice services through Medicare or Medicaid will not be deemed ineligible for continued enrollment in these managed care plans. This change could significantly improve access to necessary health services for individuals at the end of life, as it ensures that they receive comprehensive care without administrative barriers that could hinder their access to essential services.

Summary

Bill S09875 proposes amendments to both the social services law and the public health law in New York, focusing on enabling individuals who are receiving hospice services to enroll in managed long-term care plans. The bill seeks to ensure that such individuals are not forced to disenroll from their care programs upon electing for hospice services. By allowing these individuals to maintain their enrollment while receiving hospice care, the bill aims to promote continuity of care and coordination among service providers involved in the patient's health management.

Contention

Opposition to S09875 may center on concerns regarding the regulation and funding implications of expanding managed care enrollments for hospice patients. Critics could argue that while the intention of the bill is commendable, the practical aspects of implementing such a coordinated approach across various health services may pose challenges. These include potential strains on healthcare resources, the need for thorough training of healthcare professionals in interdisciplinary communication protocols, and ensuring that privacy laws are upheld during information exchanges between care providers.

Companion Bills

NY A10290

Same As Permits individuals receiving hospice services to enroll in managed long term care plans; ensures coordinated service delivery.

Previously Filed As

NY A10290

Permits individuals receiving hospice services to enroll in managed long term care plans; ensures coordinated service delivery.

NY S02332

Repeals managed long term care provisions for Medicaid recipients; establishes provisions for fully integrated plans for long term care including PACE and MAP plans.

NY A02018

Repeals managed long term care provisions for Medicaid recipients; establishes provisions for fully integrated plans for long term care including PACE and MAP plans.

NY A08288

Enacts "Ella's law"; requires care managers employed by or under contract with a care coordination organization to provide care management services to an individual unless such care manager has completed all training requirements.

NY S2742

Requires Medicaid fee-for-service coverage of managed long term services and supports when beneficiary is pending enrollment in managed care organization.

NY A2023

Requires Medicaid fee-for-service coverage of managed long term services and supports when beneficiary is pending enrollment in managed care organization.

NY S09620

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

NY A10310

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

NY A10794

Establishes the hospice and palliative care workgroup to study and issue recommendations related to the state of affairs of hospice and palliative care services offered in New York state, utilization metrics of hospice and palliative care services, and effectiveness and accessibility of home hospice and palliative care services; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

NY H1563

Parity for Nonnursing Services Under Long-term Managed Care Plans

Similar Bills

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