Senate Bill No. 1478 establishes an interagency task force aimed at streamlining municipal Medicaid billing procedures specifically for school-based health services that qualify for Medicaid reimbursement. The task force will be composed of key officials, including the Commissioner of Education, the Commissioner of Social Services, the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, and a representative from a municipal organization. The chairpersons of the task force will be the Commissioners of Education and Social Services, who are required to convene the first meeting within sixty days of the bill's passage and hold monthly meetings thereafter.

The task force is mandated to develop a strategic plan to enhance Medicaid billing efficiency by September 1, 2026, and to submit a report on this plan to the relevant legislative committees by October 1, 2026. The bill does not introduce any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as the task force is expected to operate within existing expertise. Notably, the bill includes new legal language to establish the task force and outlines its structure and responsibilities, while also making minor adjustments for clarity and consistency in the drafting.