Healthcare (Medicaid)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4625: Prohibits unfunded mandates in medicaid

Prohibits unfunded mandates in medicaid; provides that a provision of law which is determined to be an unfunded mandate according to this new section of law shall cease to be mandatory and become voluntary in operation; defines "law" as a statute, executive order of the governor, or rule or regulation; provides such prohibition does not apply to laws in full force and effect prior to the effective date of the section.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits unfunded mandates in Medicaid, preventing states from being forced to cover costs without funding, thus protecting program stability and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 16, 2026

A 6924: Ensures fairness in organ donations to persons with physical or mental disabilities

Bill A 6924, titled "Ensures fairness in organ donations to persons with physical or mental disabilities," prohibits hospitals, transplant centers, and other healthcare providers from denying organ transplants or related services based solely on a person's disability. It requires covered entities to consider existing support networks (like family or Medicaid-funded home care) and make reasonable policy adjustments - such as providing accessible communication or involving designated support persons - so individuals with disabilities can meet post-transplant medical requirements. The law explicitly bans discrimination in referral, waiting list placement, or insurance coverage for transplant-related care, while allowing medical decisions based on individualized health assessments. It aligns with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applies to all New York residents needing organ transplants.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits denial of organ transplants based on disability, ensuring equitable access to healthcare services for disabled patients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5773: Authorizes licensed creative arts therapists to bill Medicaid directly for their services

This bill amends New York's Social Services Law to allow licensed creative arts therapists to bill Medicaid directly for their services, rather than requiring them to work through another provider. It specifically adds creative arts therapists to the list of mental health professionals (including mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists) already permitted to bill Medicaid for covered services within their scope of practice. The change applies only to services Medicaid already covers, and does not alter the therapists' existing scope of practice. The bill was referred to the Health committee on February 20, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid billing access for creative arts therapists (mental health professionals), improving patient access to covered services within their scope of practice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medicaid Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4259: Relates to the establishment of a healthy birth grant demonstration program; excludes healthy birth grants from income for certain purposes

This bill creates a $1,800 grant for new parents receiving medical assistance during pregnancy, paid per child to households with eligible new parents. It specifically ensures these grants are excluded from income calculations for state programs like SNAP, Medicaid, home energy assistance, and tax benefits. The grant is also exempt from state and local income taxes. The program is structured as a demonstration initiative to test this approach while coordinating with existing public benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes grants from income calculations for SNAP/Medicaid and exempts from state income tax, providing tax relief for lower-income families receiving medical assistance.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExcludes $1,800 birth grant from income calculations for Medicaid/SNAP, preventing reduced eligibility and supporting access to healthcare benefits.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6140: Includes doulas as medical services providers for Medicaid recipients

Includes doulas as medical services providers for Medicaid recipients; directs the commissioner of health to submit an application for amendments and waivers to add doulas to such coverage pursuant to section 363-e of the social services law; directs the commissioner of health and the commissioner of the office of children and family services to add, amend and/or repeal any rule or regulation necessary.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to include doula services, increasing access to maternal health care for recipients by directing coverage expansion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5511: Effectuates a Medicaid rate enhancement for Valley Health Services of the Bassett Healthcare Network

Effectuates a Medicaid reimbursement rate enhancement for Valley Health Services of the Bassett Healthcare Network, and provides that such reimbursement rate enhancement shall be in addition to costs otherwise reimbursable.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for a healthcare provider, directly enhancing funding for healthcare services under a public health program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3035: Includes care and services provided by a child advocacy center under standard coverage for Medicaid recipients

Includes care and services provided by a child advocacy center licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the office of children and family services under standard coverage for Medicaid recipients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to include child advocacy center services, increasing access to healthcare for Medicaid recipients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4908: Prohibits medical assistance providers from refusing to furnish care, services or supplies to any person for whom Medicaid is secondary insurance

Prohibits medical assistance providers from refusing to furnish care, services or supplies to any person who is entitled to receive such care, services or supplies under this title if such medical assistance provider furnishes the same care, services or supplies under the Medicare program pursuant to title XVIII of the federal social security act and the person is dually eligible under that program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents medical providers from denying care to dual-eligible patients (Medicare/Medicaid), ensuring access to services under existing coverage frameworks.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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died · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 6232: Authorizes a prenatal and postpartum informational mobile application

This bill requires New York's health department to create and operate a free mobile application for individuals eligible for Medicaid who are pregnant, postpartum, or planning pregnancy. The app must provide New York-specific resources, links to state programs, and support in multiple languages, with strict privacy protections prohibiting personal data sharing. Developers must report anonymized usage data (like user numbers and engagement) to state lawmakers. The app will be available across mobile platforms and must comply with state health resource standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates free mobile app with prenatal/postpartum resources for Medicaid-eligible individuals, improving healthcare access and protecting patient privacy per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires strict privacy protections prohibiting personal data sharing, aligning with data privacy safeguards in technology policy90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Women's Health Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8836: Relates to the establishment of a healthy birth grant demonstration program; excludes healthy birth grants from income for certain purposes

This New York bill establishes a $1,800 "healthy birth grant" for households with new parents receiving medical assistance during the third trimester of pregnancy. The grant is paid per child and excludes the funds from being counted as income for eligibility or benefit calculations under SNAP, Medicaid, property tax exemptions, energy assistance, and other state/local public benefit programs. The program requires a federal waiver to operate and includes provisions to coordinate with existing benefits. It directly affects low-income new parents in New York who qualify for medical assistance during pregnancy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes $1,800 grant from income calculations for SNAP/Medicaid eligibility, preventing reduced benefits and supporting fiscal management of existing public programs.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides $1,800 healthy birth grant per child, excluding funds from income calculations for Medicaid/SNAP eligibility, directly expanding access to healthcare benefits without reducing existing coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Medicaid

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