Healthcare (Insurance)

passed · New York · Senate May 4, 2026

S 2398: Requires genetic testing results only be received by patients and health care providers providing direct care while health insurance companies only receive a record that the genetic testing was performed

Requires genetic testing results only be received by patients and health care providers providing direct care while health insurance companies only receive a record that the genetic testing was performed; provides insurers cannot require access to genetic testing results and cannot take adverse action against someone for not providing genetic testing results.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestricts insurers from accessing genetic test results, preventing discrimination and protecting patient privacy in healthcare coverage, aligning with patient rights protection indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 771: Requires insurance coverage for early egg and peanut allergen introduction dietary supplements for infants at no cost

Bill A 771 mandates that individual and group health insurance policies in the state must cover early egg and peanut allergen introduction dietary supplements for infants. These supplements, defined as infant-safe proteins prescribed by a healthcare practitioner, are intended to reduce the risk of food allergies in children under one year old. A key provision requires this coverage to be provided at no cost to the covered individual, including deductible payments and cost-sharing amounts. The bill outlines specific exceptions for certain limited benefit health plans, and adjustments for catastrophic and high-deductible health plans regarding cost-sharing limitations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates no-cost insurance coverage for infant allergy prevention supplements, expanding access to preventive healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8349: Relates to insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization

Bill A 8349 amends insurance law regarding coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF). It prevents health insurers and corporations from discriminating based on an insured's personal characteristics, such as age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or gender identity, or health conditions. A key provision specifies that insurers cannot require females aged 35 or older to transfer all embryos from a prior IVF cycle as a prerequisite for coverage of a subsequent cycle. This bill directly affects individuals seeking IVF treatment and the insurance providers covering these services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents insurance discrimination for IVF coverage and removes age-based barriers, expanding access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2129: Provides for the reimbursement for certain corrective lenses

Provides that group health insurance policies offered in the large group market that is issued, amended, or renewed in this state shall provide coverage for corrective lenses used to correct the sight of individuals medically diagnosed with color vision deficiency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for corrective lenses for medically diagnosed color vision deficiency, expanding health insurance benefits under coverage requirements.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 13, 2025

S 5545: Establishes "The Equity in Fertility Treatment Act"; relates to the definition of infertility and health insurance coverage for the treatment of infertility

Establishes "The Equity in Fertility Treatment Act"; relates to the definition of infertility and health insurance coverage for the treatment of infertility.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health insurance coverage for infertility treatment, expanding access to reproductive healthcare services.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2395: 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 breast imaging (ultrasound/tomosynthesis) for dense breast patients, expanding preventive care access and aligning with coverage expansion indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 20, 2026

A 680: Relates to the mandatory coverage of hearing aids by insurers and other organizations

This bill requires large group health insurance plans to cover the cost of hearing aids when medically necessary, directly affecting insured individuals with hearing loss. Insurers must cover hearing aids dispensed by registered audiologists or hearing aid dispensers after a medical evaluation, with a $2,500 annual limit per ear every 36 months. The law prohibits insurers from denying coverage based on hearing aid brand, style, or circuit type and mandates in-network provider coverage. It applies to all relevant policies issued or renewed after its effective date (January 1 following enactment).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage for hearing aids when medically necessary, expanding access to essential medical devices under health plans with no restrictive limitations.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 3366: Requires insurance and Medicaid coverage for inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment for a period of not less than forty-five days

This bill requires all health insurance plans and Medicaid to cover substance abuse treatment for at least 45 days, both inpatient and outpatient. It prohibits insurers from applying stricter financial requirements or treatment limits to substance abuse care than those used for other medical conditions. Coverage must include unlimited medically necessary treatment in residential settings for inpatient care. The bill directly affects individuals seeking substance abuse treatment by mandating longer, less restricted access to care through insurance and Medicaid.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates comprehensive substance abuse coverage, prohibits discriminatory treatment limits, expands access to mental health services per healthcare topic definition95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7384: Requires coverage of a hospitalized birthing parent's interhospital transport to accompany their infant needing such transport

Requires insurance coverage of a hospitalized birthing parent's interhospital transport to accompany such birthing parent's newborn infant experiencing a condition necessitating transport.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for parent-infant transport, expanding health coverage access during critical medical transfers.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8850: Relates to circumstances under which a consumer may be subject to a new special open enrollment period to choose a new health insurance plan

Allows for a new special open enrollment period to choose a new health insurance plan for consumers in certain instances to allow for continuity of care with an existing health care provider.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables special enrollment for continuity of care with existing providers, improving patient access to consistent healthcare services.95% confidence

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