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AI Summary
This bill establishes a Medicaid identification and anti-fraud biometric technology pilot program in New York, operational in one upstate and one downstate hospital.
Business Impact
If you operate a healthcare facility in New York, you must implement biometric identification for Medicaid patients by 2016 or face potential fraud penalties.
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— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
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— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
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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 pilot program for biometric identification in Medicaid to combat fraud. It mandates the use of biometric technology for patient and provider identification, impacting healthcare providers and Medicaid recipients. The program is designed to enhance security and efficiency while ensuring compliance with fraud prevention measures. It will be operational in both an upstate and a downstate hospital.
Key Provisions
- Establishes a pilot program for biometric identification in Medicaid, operational in one upstate and one downstate hospital.
- Requires biometric proof of identity for Medicaid recipients at healthcare visits.
- Mandates storage of biometric markers and visit logs.
- Includes provisions for emergency services and alternate identification methods.
- Requires program to be revenue neutral and cost neutral to providers.
- Appropriates $600,000 for program implementation.
Latest Legislative Action
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Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Andrew Gounardes | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Implement biometric identification for Medicaid patients
Who: Healthcare facilities participating in Medicaid
Deadline: By March 1, 2016
Penalty: Potential fraud penalties
Who: Healthcare facilities participating in Medicaid
Deadline: By March 1, 2016
Penalty: Potential fraud penalties
Develop and submit proposals for the biometric program
Who: Department of Health
Deadline: By January 15, 2016
Who: Department of Health
Deadline: By January 15, 2016
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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 verifying the identity of Medicaid recipients and providers. The Department of Health, in consultation with relevant offices, will develop a request for proposals to implement this program, which must be published by January 15, 2016, and proposals opened by March 1, 2016. The program must be operational within twelve months of approval and will last for three years. Key provisions include requirements for biometric proof of identity at healthcare visits, storage of biometric markers, and emergency provisions for those unable to provide biometric identification. The program aims to be revenue neutral and cost-neutral to providers, focusing on reducing Medicaid expenditures through fraud elimination. The bill also appropriates $600,000 to support the program's implementation.
Official Source
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