The budget reconciliation process resulting in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was enacted on July 4, 2025, contains many significant changes to the Medicaid program. Many of the changes, such as those related to work...more
7/24/2025
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NY Public Health Law (PHL) § 18-c, regarding consent for payment of certain medical services, was enacted as part of the 2025 New York State budget. As drafted, it requires patient consent to payment for treatment costs. The...more
7/8/2025
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The New York State Executive Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 proposes significant updates to the managed care organization (MCO) provider tax, aiming to enhance Medicaid funding through innovative financial strategies. The...more
2/12/2025
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The New York State fiscal year 2024 – 2025 budget was signed on April 20, 2024, instituting, among many other provisions, a new tax on health plans, including insurers and managed care organizations. This tax has been...more
5/1/2024
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