Relates to a review of reimbursement adequacy for early intervention services

Added nine new co-sponsors to the bill, including Representatives Hevesi, Giglio, Santabarbara, Zinerman, Meeks, Dinowitz, and Griffin.

Changed the review methodology from a commissioner-conducted study to a contract with an independent entity to provide the comprehensive review.

Added specific requirement to analyze telehealth service delivery modalities alongside in-person services.

Added consideration of historically underserved areas as a factor in payment methodologies and service access.

Expanded stakeholder input requirements to specifically include parents, caregivers, and municipalities.

Added requirement for enhanced rates or modifiers to address barriers in timely service provision.

Added requirement to compare state policies and processes with other states.

Added requirement for the department of health to issue a request for proposals within 180 days of the act becoming law.

Extended the deadline for submitting the review report from one year to two years after the effective date.