Grants medical assistance eligibility for kidney transplant expenses for residents of New York with end-stage renal disease who are otherwise eligible for benefits except for their immigration status.
Directs the department of health to contract with community-based organizations and not-for-profit corporations for the provision of outreach, information and educational services to immigrants on the availability of health care services, medical assistance, emergency medical assistance, the family health plus program and the child health insurance plan.
Directs the commissioner of health shall promulgate regulations allowing for any electronic health records integration vendor to obtain state approval to facilitate interoperability between the prescription monitoring program registry and certified electronic health records systems that can connect with any national data sharing hub.
Requires insurer to respond within thirty days of a written request from an insured for their health plan documents, including copies of most recent group or individual contracts.
This bill mandates that children attending licensed daycare facilities in New York must receive the influenza vaccine, as recommended by federal health guidelines. It directly affects parents or legal guardians of children aged two months to eighteen years enrolled in licensed daycare programs. The law requires caregivers to ensure their child receives the vaccine, with free administration available through county health officers for families unable to afford private providers. Existing requirements for other vaccines (like measles or polio) remain unchanged; this bill specifically adds influenza to the list of required immunizations for daycare attendance.
This bill adds a detailed legal definition of "autism" to New York's Mental Hygiene Law, specifying diagnostic criteria for five types of autism spectrum disorders (including autistic disorder, Asperger's syndrome, and childhood disintegrative disorder). It directly affects individuals seeking mental health services or disability support by establishing standardized eligibility criteria under state law. The definition outlines specific requirements for diagnoses, such as social interaction challenges, communication impairments, and restricted behaviors, while excluding conditions like Rett's disorder. This change ensures consistent application of autism-related services across New York's mental health system.
Establishes the "New York's Own combat veterans healthcare choice program act" to establish tax free savings accounts to pay the healthcare costs of combat veterans on active duty during Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom, until covered by the federal government; directs the division of military and naval affairs to establish a registry of Afghanistan and Iraq veterans.
Includes policies and procedures for responding to students having mental health crises in a manner that does not include contacting law enforcement unless implied or direct threats of violence or other criminal activity is involved in school safety plans.
This bill prohibits the sale of medical adhesives and bandages containing PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in New York State after December 31, 2026. It directly affects manufacturers and sellers of these medical products, requiring them to ensure their items contain no intentionally added PFAS or PFAS above a feasible, regularly reviewed threshold. Sellers must obtain written compliance certificates from manufacturers confirming PFAS-free products, and violations carry civil penalties up to $2,500 per day of noncompliance. The law focuses on concrete regulatory changes for medical products, excluding FDA-regulated devices from its scope.
Relates to the provision of patient health information and medical records; expands the definition of medical records to include all health related records; prohibits fees for providing certain records.
