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S 1189

Relates to licensure requirements for fiscal intermediaries; repealer

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Addabbo and 54 co-sponsors

S 1189 - Relates to Licensure Requirements for Fiscal Intermediaries; Repealer OverviewBill Number: S 1189 Title: Relates to licensure requirements for fiscal intermediaries; repe

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Bill Summary · S 1189

S 1189 - Relates to Licensure Requirements for Fiscal Intermediaries; Repealer

Overview

Bill Number: S 1189
Title: Relates to licensure requirements for fiscal intermediaries; repealer
Status: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
Introduced: March 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of this bill is to repeal the existing licensure requirements for fiscal intermediaries in the state. Fiscal intermediaries play a critical role in administering self-directed Medicaid programs, which allow individuals to manage their own long-term care services and supports. The intent is to remove regulatory barriers and increase access to these important services.

Key Provisions

  • Repeals the current law requiring fiscal intermediaries to obtain a state license to operate
  • Eliminates the application, renewal, and oversight processes associated with the licensure program
  • Removes penalties and enforcement mechanisms for unlicensed fiscal intermediary activity

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Fiscal intermediaries providing services to self-directed Medicaid participants will no longer be required to obtain a state license
  • Medicaid recipients utilizing self-directed care models may see an increase in the availability of fiscal intermediary options
  • State regulatory agencies will no longer be responsible for licensing and monitoring fiscal intermediaries

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill has been reported out of committee and referred to the Senate Finance Committee for further consideration. If passed by the Senate and House, and signed into law by the governor, the repeal of the licensure requirements would take effect 90 days after the legislation is enacted.

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

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