Senate bill · S3358 (2025-26)

Relates to the submission of claims for services provided by home care agencies

New York State Senate

Same as A1257, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Latest action Jun 5, 2026

Sponsor: Gustavo Rivera (State Senator, District 33, Democratic/Working Families)

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Summary

Provides that the submission of claims for services provided by home care agencies shall be done on forms approved by the centers for Medicare and Medicaid services.

Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries

Amends the Public Health Law.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To improve the process for claiming and billing for home and community- based providers.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

Health · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Health · New York State Senate.

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Cosponsors

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Democratic18
Republican2

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The sponsor's argument

Why Gustavo Rivera says this is needed

Many homes and community-based providers are having large account balance issues with certain insurers related to the introduction of a new billing and processing software system. This system has caused claims to be pended, denied, or to be deemed untimely. Having a good cash flow is vital to the survival of many home care providers. This bill would maintain electronic visit verification (EW) data integrity, expedite claims processing and payment, and prevent ongoing increases in providers' account receivables from unpaid claims. It would not limit the insurer's ability to review or audit claims for fraud, waste, and abuse. However, a software issue should not be a barrier to payment on clean claims.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Health
Senate HealthMay 19, 2026Result: passed
(15) (0) (0) (0)
Vote: Committee vote · Health
Senate HealthMay 13, 2025Result: passed
(13) (0) (0) (1)

Full history

Jun 5, 2026
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
May 21, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
May 20, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
May 19, 2026
1ST Report CAL.1234
1ST REPORT CAL.1234
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly

Show full history (7 earlier events)

Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Senate
Jun 13, 2025
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
May 15, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
May 14, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
May 13, 2025
1ST Report CAL.1086
1ST REPORT CAL.1086
NY Senate
Jan 27, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Senate
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly

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