Healthcare (Insurance)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7562: Requires health insurance policies include coverage for anesthesia for the duration of a medical procedure

Requires health insurance policies include coverage for anesthesia for the entire duration of a procedure for which a licensed medical practitioner has issued an order for such anesthesia.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health insurance coverage for anesthesia throughout medical procedures, expanding patient access to necessary care and strengthening insurance coverage requirements.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8505: Requires health insurance coverage for mammography by either mammogram and breast ultrasound or breast tomosynthesis for persons with certain breast densities

Requires health insurance coverage for mammography by either mammogram and breast ultrasound or breast tomosynthesis for persons with heterogeneously dense or extremely dense breasts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for advanced mammography screenings for dense breast patients, expanding preventive care access and aligning with healthcare coverage expansion indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 4719: Authorizes all municipalities to join a county self-funded or self-insured health plan

Authorizes all municipalities, with the consent of the county and the governing body of such municipality, to join a county self-funded or self-insured health plan; requires certification.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables municipalities to join county self-funded health plans, expanding administrative options for employee healthcare coverage without restricting access or funding.85% confidence

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passed both · New York · Assembly Mar 25, 2026

A 4677: Requires insurance coverage for lactation consultant services

Requires insurance coverage for lactation support services by a certified lactation consultant who evaluate and manage lactation and infant feeding problems and provide preventative clinical consulting to prevent or minimize the occurrence of potential problems.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for lactation services, expanding health coverage for maternal care and infant feeding support.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Oct 22, 2025

A 8914: Relates to health insurance coverage for surviving dependents following the death of a police officer by suicide

Provides that where an active or retired police officer dies by suicide and is enrolled in a health insurance plan, the surviving dependents of such police officer shall be entitled to such health insurance coverage for ninety days following such police officer's death.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends health insurance coverage to dependents of police officers who die by suicide, expanding access to healthcare benefits for a vulnerable group.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 9, 2025

S 6124: Relates to prohibiting insurance companies from discriminating based on genetic predisposition; repealer

Prohibits insurance companies from discriminating based on genetic predisposition including refusing to issue or renew, charging any increased rate, or restricting any length of coverage; prohibits insurers from requiring genetic testing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits genetic discrimination in insurance, protecting patient access to coverage and preventing denial/restrictions based on genetic predisposition95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1010: Relates to retroactive enrollment in child health insurance plans

Permits coverage under Child Health Plus to take effect retroactively to the first day of the month in which the application was submitted for children who meet the eligibility criteria, provided that the applicant for insurance submits a completed and signed application and required information and documentation within sixty days of the child's birth.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables retroactive coverage for Child Health Plus, ensuring continuous insurance access for eligible children without gaps, expanding health coverage access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1179: Enacts the "New York long term care trust act" and establishes the New York long term care trust program

Establishes the New York long term care trust program to provide long term care benefits for eligible residents who have paid the required premium contributions and are in need of assistance with at least two activities of daily living as determined by the department of health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes a state-funded long-term care trust program expanding access to covered benefits for eligible residents needing assistance with daily activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2501: Relates to health insurance for state officers and employees who receive health insurance benefits from the state

Requires health insurance for state officers and employees who receive health insurance benefits from the state to take effect immediately upon employment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates immediate health insurance coverage for state employees upon hire, expanding access to health benefits for public sector workers.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires immediate health insurance for state employees, expanding worker benefits and protecting employment-related health coverage.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1720: Establishes patient safety and quality assurance measures regarding the distribution of patient-specific medication from an insurer-designated pharmacy

Establishes patient safety and quality assurance measures regarding the distribution of patient-specific medication from an insurer-designated pharmacy; prohibits certain "brown bagging" and "white bagging" policies regarding pharmacy provided medications.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes patient safety measures for medication distribution and prohibits policies that could compromise safety, aligning with protecting patient rights and quality healthcare access.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs

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