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A 2471

Phases out certain reimbursements for expenditures made by or on behalf of social services districts for medical assistance for needy persons

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Bendett

Phases out certain Medicaid reimbursements to social services districts, shifting costs away from SSDs and affecting local budgets and Medicaid service delivery.

REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Bill Summary · A 2471

Summary of Assembly Bill A 2471

Bill Number: A 2471
Title: Phases out certain reimbursements for expenditures made by or on behalf of social services districts for medical assistance for needy persons
Status: REFERRED TO HEALTH
Introduced: January 17, 2025
Classification: bill

Sponsors: Scott H. Bendett (primary)

Related Legislation:
- A 9431 (prior-session)
- S 5519 (companion)

Legislative Actions:
- 2025-01-17: REFERRED TO HEALTH
- 2025-01-17: REFERRED TO HEALTH

Purpose and Intent

A 2471 proposes to phase out certain reimbursements that are currently provided to social services districts (SSDs) for expenditures related to medical assistance for needy individuals. The bill’s title indicates a gradual reduction in reimbursement payments, shifting some financial responsibility away from reimbursements previously extended to SSDs for Medicaid-related costs.

Note: The detailed scope, schedule, and specific reimbursements affected would be defined in the bill’s text. The summary below reflects the information available from the bill’s title and status.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title)

  • Implement a phased reduction or elimination of certain reimbursements to social services districts for Medicaid-related expenditures.
  • The phase-out mechanism (timeline, pace, and eligible expenditures) would be detailed in the bill’s enacted text.
  • Any transitional provisions, exemptions, or carve-outs would likewise be specified in the bill.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Social Services Districts (SSDs) within the state, which administer or incur medical assistance costs for needy persons.
  • Local governments/counties that fund or administer SSDs may experience changes in funding responsibilities.
  • Recipients of medical assistance who are served by SSDs could be affected indirectly through changes in reimbursement flows or district budgeting.
  • State agencies overseeing Medicaid and social services financing.

Financial and Budgetary Considerations

  • The bill implies a reduction in reimbursements to SSDs, which could impact local budgets and the funding mix for Medicaid-related expenditures.
  • A fiscal impact note (not provided here) would typically accompany the bill to quantify effects on state and local finances, including potential implications for service levels, eligibility operations, or administrative costs.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and sent to the Health Committee on January 17, 2025.
  • Status shows a standard referral to the Health Committee, indicating consideration of health-related Medicaid and social services financing issues.
  • Companion legislation exists in both chambers (A 9431 in the Assembly; S 5519 in the Senate), suggesting cross-chamber alignment on the policy approach.

Context and Next Steps

  • Readers should review the bill text for precise definitions (which reimbursements are targeted, phase-out schedule, effective dates, exceptions, and any transition provisions).
  • If advanced, the bill would proceed through the Health Committee, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Assembly; a companion Senate bill would follow a parallel process.
  • Stakeholders likely to monitor include SSDs, county finance departments, Medicaid administrators, social services advocates, and organizations serving needy populations.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize potential fiscal impacts or to compare A 2471 with its related A 9431 and S 5519 once the full bill text becomes available.

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

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