Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 4, 2025

S 758: Relates to doula access during emergency situations

Provides that maternal health care facilities are not required to grant doula access during emergencies or when such access could compromise the safety of the patient or health care team.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts maternal care access by exempting facilities from allowing doulas during emergencies, limiting patient support options in critical situations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2025

S 756: Requires insurance contracts to cover neuropsychological examinations for dyslexia

Requires insurance contracts to cover neuropsychological examinations for dyslexia when performed by a health care professional licensed, certified, or authorized pursuant to title eight of the education law and acting within their scope of practice.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for dyslexia neuropsychological exams, expanding access to necessary healthcare services for patients.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2025

S 774: Requires certain health insurance policies to cover scalp cooling systems for the preservation of hair during cancer chemotherapy treatment; repealer

Requires certain large group health insurance policies and contracts to cover scalp cooling systems for the preservation of hair during cancer chemotherapy treatment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling systems during chemotherapy, expanding health insurance benefits and improving patient access to cancer treatment support services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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