Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 3964: Relates to including rescue inhaler prescriptions for asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases for individuals under age nineteen in the statewide immunization information system

Relates to including rescue inhaler prescriptions for asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases for individuals under age nineteen in the statewide immunization information system.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds rescue inhaler prescriptions for minors to immunization system, expanding access to respiratory care under public health program.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8153: Requires opioid antagonists in student gathering places at colleges and universities and requires college and university emergency medical services to carry opioid antagonists

Requires opioid antagonists in student gathering places at colleges and universities; requires college and university emergency medical services to carry and have readily available opioid antagonists.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires opioid antagonists in campus emergency services to reverse overdoses, directly enhancing public health emergency response and patient safety in healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 5134: Establishes a uniform electronic medical records system for correctional facilities

Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision, in consultation with the commissioner of health and the commissioner of mental health, to develop a uniform electronic medical records system to be utilized by all correctional facilities in the state.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates uniform medical records in correctional facilities, improving healthcare access and oversight in prisons, supporting rehabilitation and inmate health within criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates uniform EMR system in correctional facilities, improving medical record access and coordination for inmates' healthcare, involving health/mental health officials.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1198: Relates to eligibility for home care services under medicaid; repealer

This bill removes specific eligibility restrictions for Medicaid home care services in New York. It repeals a provision requiring individuals seeking home care to meet strict activity-of-daily-living criteria (like needing assistance with multiple tasks) or dementia-related supervision levels. The change directly affects Medicaid recipients needing home care services, particularly those with dementia or Alzheimer's who previously faced these barriers. The policy shift simplifies eligibility by eliminating these prior requirements for people applying on or after October 1, 2020. The bill modifies New York's social services law to broaden access to home care services under Medicaid.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves eligibility barriers for Medicaid home care, expanding access for dementia patients and simplifying enrollment under public health coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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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

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1740: Requires pharmacies to provide prescription drug readers

Requires pharmacies to provide prescription drug readers or other means of access to individuals who disclose they have difficulty seeing or reading standard print labels on prescription drug containers; defines "prescription drug reader" to mean a device which is capable of audibly conveying information contained on the label of a prescription drug; makes exceptions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareImproves patient access to prescription information for visually impaired individuals, aligning with healthcare accessibility protections and patient rights indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4878: Relates to the establishment of mental health clubhouses

This bill establishes a legal framework for mental health clubhouses in New York State, directly benefiting individuals with serious mental illness by providing free, community-based support services. It requires clubhouses to be accredited, offer voluntary membership, and provide integrated support for employment, housing, healthcare, and social engagement. The Office of Mental Health must develop a statewide implementation plan within one year and oversee biennial reporting from clubhouses on membership, employment outcomes, housing, and crisis responses. Clubhouses must operate as non-clinical therapeutic communities emphasizing work, mutual support, and connection to broader healthcare services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes mental health clubhouses providing integrated healthcare support, employment, and housing services under state oversight, directly advancing mental health care access and community-based treatment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 30, 2026

S 707: Relates to certain data required in an annual report on the administration of managed long term care plans

This bill (S 707) requires managed long term care plans in New York to include specific data in annual reports to the state Department of Health, replacing previous biannual reporting. It mandates detailed metrics on service utilization (like hours of personal care), expenditures (broken down by service type), complaint resolution rates, timely access to care, and rebalancing efforts shifting care from nursing homes to home-based settings. These reports must be published annually on the Department’s website in an interactive format for public comparison, covering statewide and regional data. The changes directly affect managed care plans (which provide long-term care services), the Department of Health (which collects and publishes the data), and enrollees (whose care quality and access are measured).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates detailed data reporting on service utilization, rebalancing to home-based care, and access metrics to improve long-term care oversight and patient access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6378: Reimburses counties who have purchased or will purchase Medicaid fraud detection software

This bill requires the state to reimburse counties for the full cost of Medicaid fraud detection software they've already purchased or plan to buy. It directly affects counties that use data mining tools to identify patterns of fraud, waste, or abuse in medical assistance programs. Counties must provide documentation (like receipts) of their software purchases, and the state will pay from the general fund. The reimbursement is automatic for qualifying software, defined as tools using statistical analysis to detect improper use of Medicaid.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReimburses counties from general fund for Medicaid fraud software, increasing state spending on fiscal accountability and program integrity.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReimburses counties for Medicaid fraud detection software, protecting program integrity and preventing misuse of healthcare funds.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Medicaid

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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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