N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 18, § 383.5 – Improper utilization of medical assistance identification card.

(a) restrict, in accordance with procedures described in section 360.32 of this Title, the use of such card to a single provider in the restriction category; or
(b) require prior approval of the social services district for any or all ambulatory care and services requested by the recipient, except emergency care and services.

If the social services district is advised by the department that a recipient of medical assistance has utilized his or her medical assistance payment access card improperly to obtain care or services, the social services district shall: