N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 18, § 360-3.5 – MA for State residents outside their district of residence.

(a) residents of the district customarily use medical facilities in the other district, state or area; or
(b) there are limited medical services available in the district of residence and the social services district gives prior approval; or
(c) emergency medical attention is needed as a result of accident or sudden illness.

State residents who are outside their district of residence at the time of application or after eligibility is established will be provided MA under certain circumstances. The applicant/recipient must be in the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam or Canada. MA will be provided to the same extent as it is to eligible persons within the district if: