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S 6689

Extends the time where certain entities can provide fiscal intermediary services

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jake Ashby and 13 co-sponsors

Extends the window in which designated entities may provide fiscal intermediary services, stabilizing health programs for providers and participants.

REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Bill Summary · S 6689

Summary of Senate Bill S 6689

Overview

Senate Bill S 6689, introduced on March 19, 2025, and currently referred to the Health committee, would extend the period during which certain entities may provide fiscal intermediary services. A companion Assembly bill exists (A 7426).

Purpose and Intent

  • The core aim is to prolong the timeframe in which designated entities can offer fiscal intermediary services under the relevant state program. This suggests a continuation of existing authority or contracts that would otherwise sunset or expire under current law.
  • The measure appears to be designed to maintain continuity of services provided through fiscal intermediaries in the health sector, reducing potential disruptions for program participants and providers.

Key Provisions (as indicated by title and status)

  • Extend the legal window or sunset related to fiscal intermediary authority for specified entities.
  • The bill would modify statutory timing provisions governing who may act as a fiscal intermediary and for how long these services can be provided.
  • Specific eligibility criteria, caps, funding mechanisms, or performance requirements are not detailed in the provided information.

Affected Parties

  • Entities that currently provide fiscal intermediary services in the health context.
  • Health program participants and providers who rely on fiscal intermediary arrangements for administrative or financial transactions.
  • State agencies administering health programs that utilize fiscal intermediaries.

Legislative Status and Process

  • Introduced: March 19, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Health committee (noted as REFERRED TO HEALTH).
  • Actions listed both on 2025-03-19 (two entries) show referral to Health.
  • Companion legislation exists in the Assembly as A 7426 (listed as a companion bill).

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Patrick M. Gallivan.
  • Cosponsors include: Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, Joseph A. Griffo, Dan Stec, Stephen T. Chan, Andrew J. Lanza, Dean Murray, Alexis Weik, Jake Ashby, Thomas F. O'Mara, Steve Rhoads, Pamela Helming, and Peter Oberacker.

Related Bills

  • A 7426 (companion bill in the Assembly).

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • If enacted, the bill would provide continued access to fiscal intermediary services beyond current limits, which could stabilize operations for health programs and lessen disruption for providers and beneficiaries.
  • The exact duration extension, eligibility, and any related conditions would be defined in the bill’s text; those specifics will determine the administrative and budgetary implications.
  • As a Health committee measure with a companion in the Assembly, passage would move through standard legislative channels, with potential further amendments during committee or floor consideration.

For a fuller understanding, the exact language of S 6689 and the full text of the companion A 7426 should be reviewed once publicly available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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