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S 9460

Relates to obtaining certain employment and income data of individuals eligible for medical assistance

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cordell Cleare and 1 co-sponsor

Allows New York to collect and use employment and income data from individuals eligible for medical assistance to verify eligibility and prevent fraud.

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Bill Summary · S 9460

Legislative bill overview

Bill S 9460 would authorize the collection and use of employment and income data for individuals who are eligible for or receiving medical assistance in New York. The bill appears designed to streamline verification processes and potentially identify eligibility changes by allowing access to employment and income information that individuals may already have reported to other state agencies.

Why is this important

Accurate income and employment data is critical for determining medical assistance eligibility and preventing fraud or improper benefits. However, this affects millions of New Yorkers on Medicaid and other safety-net programs, directly influencing their access to healthcare and the state's administrative efficiency in processing benefits.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Expanding data collection and inter-agency sharing of personal employment and income information raises questions about privacy protections and how long such data is retained
  • Accuracy and verification: Employment data may lag or be inaccurate; individuals could lose benefits based on incomplete information, particularly those with irregular gig economy work
  • Administrative burden: The bill's scope is unclear—it's uncertain whether obtaining this data requires individual consent or happens automatically, and whether individuals have opportunities to dispute inaccurate information before eligibility changes take effect

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

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