A2520
An act to amend the Social Services Law — 2025-06-12 · Calendar #1345
The New York State Senate unanimously passed Assembly Bill 2520, legislation to amend the Social Services Law regarding reimbursement rates for durable medical equipment providers under Medicaid managed-care organizations. The bill passed 59-0 after Sen. Rivera explained his affirmative vote, highlighting that inadequate reimbursement has forced over 20 percent of equipment providers to close in recent years, leaving patients without access to essential items such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, oxygen machines, and prosthetics. The measure requires Medicaid managed-care organizations to reimburse providers at no less than 100 percent of the Medicaid fee-for-service rate for the same items or services. The bill takes effect 90 days after becoming law.
PASSED
Ayes: 59
· Nays: 0
Debate Summary
Sen. Rivera explained his affirmative vote, emphasizing that the bill addresses critical gaps in reimbursement rates for durable medical equipment providers under Medicaid managed-care organizations. He argued that current payment rates have forced over 20 percent of providers to shut down in recent years, leaving patients without access to essential equipment like wheelchairs, hospital beds, oxygen machines, and prosthetics. The bill would require Medicaid managed-care organizations to reimburse providers at no less than 100 percent of the Medicaid fee-for-service rate, ensuring patients maintain safety, dignity, and independence.