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This bill establishes a pilot program for Medicaid identification using biometric technology to combat fraud, implemented in one upstate and one downstate hospital.
If you operate a healthcare facility in New York, you must implement biometric identification for Medicaid recipients by 2021 or face potential fraud penalties.
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What This Means
The proposed bill A2830 aims to create a Medicaid identification and anti-fraud biometric technology pilot program in New York. It mandates the use of biometric verification for Medicaid recipients and providers to enhance fraud prevention. This initiative will impact healthcare facilities and Medicaid operations across the state, with implementation in one upstate and one downstate hospital. The program must be revenue neutral and cost neutral from inception.
Key Provisions
- Establishes a Medicaid identification and anti-fraud biometric technology pilot program in one upstate and one downstate hospital.
- Requires biometric proof of identity for Medicaid recipients and providers.
- Mandates the development of a request for proposals for implementing biometric technology.
- Allocates $600,000 for the pilot program, with $300,000 for each selected hospital.
- Includes provisions for emergency services and alternate identification methods.
- Sets a timeline for program operationalization within twelve months.
- Requires the program to be revenue neutral and cost neutral from inception.
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Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kenneth Zebrowski | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Healthcare facilities participating in Medicaid.
Deadline: Within twelve months of program approval.
Penalty: Potential fraud penalties if not compliant.
Who: Department of Health in consultation with relevant offices.
Deadline: By January 15, 2021.
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