N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law § 366-h

§ 366-h. Automated system; established. Notwithstanding any\ninconsistent provision of law or regulation, the commissioner of health\nshall, as soon as practicable, establish an automated system to ensure\nthat persons who meet the criteria for receipt of medical assistance\nbenefits under paragraph (a) or (c) of subdivision four of section three\nhundred sixty-six of this title shall remain enrolled in the medical\nassistance program without interruption and receive the benefits set\nforth according to paragraph (a) or (c) of subdivision four of section\nthree hundred sixty-six of this title. Pending implementation of such\nautomated system, such commissioner shall, in consultation with the\noffice of temporary and disability assistance, undertake and continue\nefforts to educate local departments of social services about the\nmeasures they must take to ensure that medical assistance benefits are\nprovided to persons eligible for such benefits under subdivision four of\nsection three hundred sixty-six of this title. A report on the progress\nto implement such automated system shall be submitted annually to the\ngovernor and the legislature by the commissioner of health.\n