Includes implantable infusion pumps for chronic non-cancer pain management as standard coverage for medical assistance
This bill expands medical assistance coverage to include implantable infusion pumps used for managing chronic non-cancer pain. By adding this specific medical device to the list of covered items, the legislation ensures that individuals relying on these pumps for pain relief can receive them through state health programs. The change becomes effective on July 1, 2024, and applies to anyone eligible for medical assistance who requires this type of treatment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2023
Last action May 10, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Amendments
2
May 10, 2024
Senate · Amendment adopted
PRINT NUMBER 1173A
May 10, 2024
Senate · Amendment adopted
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
Jan 3, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
Jan 10, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Pete Harckham
DDemocratic/Working Families
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about S 1173
Scope: NY
Hi! I can help you understand S 1173. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline