New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A07329

Introduced
3/25/25  
Refer
3/25/25  

Caption

Relates to transportation management brokers; provides that transportation management brokers are no longer required to manage the transportation services for Medicaid beneficiaries.

Summary

Bill A07329 amends the social services law to modify the responsibilities of the commissioner of health regarding the management of transportation services for Medicaid beneficiaries. It allows the commissioner to contract with transportation management brokers to oversee non-emergency transportation for Medicaid recipients, ensuring that these services are provided efficiently and effectively. The bill outlines the responsibilities of these brokers, including establishing a network of qualified providers, monitoring service quality, and implementing technologies to enhance service delivery.

Impact

The bill significantly impacts the management of Medicaid transportation services in New York by shifting responsibilities from local social services officials to the state level. It introduces a structured approach to contracting with transportation management brokers, which may lead to improved service delivery and oversight. The amendments aim to streamline processes and enhance accountability in the provision of transportation for Medicaid beneficiaries, potentially affecting various stakeholders, including local social services districts and transportation providers.

Sentiment

The general sentiment around Bill A07329 appears to be neutral, as there have been no recorded votes or committee discussions that indicate strong support or opposition. The lack of public discourse may suggest that the bill is viewed as a technical adjustment rather than a contentious issue.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise regarding the effectiveness of transportation management brokers and their ability to meet the needs of Medicaid beneficiaries. Concerns may include the quality of services provided, the adequacy of oversight, and the potential impact on existing transportation providers. Stakeholders such as local social services officials and transportation providers may have differing opinions on the implications of this shift in responsibility.

Companion Bills

NY S04862

Same As Relates to transportation management brokers; provides that transportation management brokers are no longer required to manage the transportation services for Medicaid beneficiaries.

Previously Filed As

NY S02412

Relates to transportation management brokers; provides that transportation management brokers are no longer required to manage the transportation services for Medicaid beneficiaries.

NY S04862

Relates to transportation management brokers; provides that transportation management brokers are no longer required to manage the transportation services for Medicaid beneficiaries.

NY S01967

Establishes that providers of adult day health care and managed long term care plans may elect to use transportation management brokers; provides that programs of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) are not required to use transportation management brokers.

NY SB1092

Relating To Transportation Demand Management.

NY SB1092

Relating To Transportation Demand Management.

NY HB1302

Relating To Transportation Demand Management.

NY HB1302

Relating To Transportation Demand Management.

NY H3757

To promote transportation demand management

NY A985

"Medicaid Transportation Brokerage Program Oversight and Accountability Act"; establishes vehicle, staffing, and performance standards, and review and reporting requirements for non-emergency medical transport provided under State's non-emergency medical transportation brokerage program.

NY SB1167

Transportation Asset Management Simplification Act

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