Relates to establishing the expanded pharmaceutical insurance coverage panel

This bill creates a new "expanded pharmaceutical insurance coverage panel" within New York's executive department to manage expanded prescription drug coverage for residents. The panel, composed of agency leaders (including health and aging officials), will set program rules, determine patient cost-sharing amounts, and develop outreach to inform eligible people about benefits - particularly affecting seniors and low-income New Yorkers who rely on prescription drug coverage. Key mechanisms include annual reporting on enrollment, costs, and program effectiveness, as well as coordinating with federal programs like Medicare. The panel will operate without paid members, focusing on implementing expanded coverage under existing state law.