Because of unbudgeted cost constraints, Governor Hochul vetoed A2520/S1616 after it passed with unanimous bipartisan support in both the Senate and Assembly.This bill would protect access to medically necessary prosthetics, orthotics, and DMEPOS for those with Medicaid MCO coverage by requiring Medicaid MCOs to reimburse DMEPOS items and services at no less than 100% of the New York Medicaid fee schedule.
If you live in New York, please take a minute to please take a minute to send a message directly to Governor Hochul as well as your Assemblymember and Senator. The message reinforces the importance of DMEPOS care to New Yorkers and asks to include A2520/S1616 in next fiscal year’s budget process thereby restoring this critical legislation which benefits the function and well-being of New Yorkers with DMEPOS needs.
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