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AI Summary
This bill establishes a Medicaid biometric technology pilot program in one upstate and one downstate hospital to enhance identification and prevent fraud.
Business Impact
If you operate a healthcare facility in New York, you must implement biometric identification for Medicaid patients by 2017 or face potential fraud penalties.
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
The proposed bill aims to implement a Medicaid identification and anti-fraud pilot program utilizing biometric technology in one upstate and one downstate hospital. It mandates that Medicaid recipients and providers use biometric verification for identity confirmation, enhancing security and reducing fraud. This initiative will affect healthcare providers and Medicaid recipients across New York State.
Key Provisions
- Establishes a pilot program for biometric identification in Medicaid in one upstate and one downstate hospital.
- Requires biometric proof of identity for Medicaid recipients and providers.
- Mandates storage of biometric markers and visit logs.
- Includes provisions for emergency services and alternative identification.
- Requires the program to be revenue and cost-neutral.
- Allocates $600,000 for program implementation.
- Request for proposals to be published by January 15, 2017, and opened by March 1, 2017, with a report due by March 30, 2017.
Latest Legislative Action
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Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Christopher Eachus | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Implement biometric identification for Medicaid patients.
Who: Healthcare providers participating in Medicaid.
Deadline: By March 1, 2017.
Penalty: Potential penalties for fraud if compliance is not met.
Who: Healthcare providers participating in Medicaid.
Deadline: By March 1, 2017.
Penalty: Potential penalties for fraud if compliance is not met.
Develop and submit proposals for biometric technology implementation.
Who: Department of Health.
Deadline: By January 15, 2017.
Who: Department of Health.
Deadline: By January 15, 2017.
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Full Legal Analysis
The bill establishes the Medicaid Identification and Anti-Fraud Biometric Technology Pilot Program, requiring the use of biometric technology for patient and provider identification to combat fraud in the Medicaid system. The program will be implemented in one upstate and one downstate hospital. The Department of Health, in consultation with relevant offices, is tasked with developing a request for proposals to implement this program, which must be published by January 15, 2017, and opened by March 1, 2017. A report is due by March 30, 2017. The program is designed to be revenue-neutral and cost-neutral for providers, aiming to reduce Medicaid expenditures through fraud elimination. The pilot program will be operational within twelve months of approval and will last for three years, with specific funding allocated to participating hospitals. Compliance will be monitored through the development of rules and regulations by the Commissioner of Health.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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