New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8949 — Relates to limiting audit and review of certain medical assistance program funds

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Limits reimbursement for certain medical assistance overpayment claims based on outdated records.

This legislation restricts how much can be reimbursed for overpayments when a provider's documentation was correct according to past guidelines. It aims to reduce penalties for providers whose submissions no longer align with updated program requirements.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This may benefit healthcare providers by limiting financial penalties for past documentation that no longer meets current standards.

Summary

Limits the reimbursement amount of certain overpayment claims and reviews where such overpayment was due to the provider's submission of records which were not in accordance with program requirements at the time but which were in accordance with current requirements as a result of changes to guidelines or regulations.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  5. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  6. 1ST REPORT CAL.395

  7. REFERRED TO HEALTH

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8949 do?
Limits the reimbursement amount of certain overpayment claims and reviews where such overpayment was due to the provider's submission of records which were not in accordance with program requirements at the time but which were in accordance with current requirements as a result of changes to guidelines or regulations.
Who sponsors S8949?
S8949 is sponsored by Pete Harckham.
What is the current status of S8949?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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