Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1907: Eliminates a look-back period for home care for non-institutionalized Medicaid applicants; and repeals a certain provision of the social services law relating thereto

This bill eliminates the "look-back period" for non-institutionalized Medicaid applicants seeking home care services. It repeals a provision requiring Medicaid applicants to have no asset transfers below fair market value for 60 months prior to application, instead establishing a 30-month look-back period (pending federal approval) for home care eligibility. This change directly affects individuals applying for community-based long-term care services who previously faced eligibility delays due to past asset transfers. The policy simplifies eligibility by removing penalties for asset transfers made within the shorter look-back window.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareShortens Medicaid look-back period from 60 to 30 months, reducing eligibility barriers for home care services and improving access to community-based healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3212: Relates to the production of and the assessment of a surcharge for distinctive Feeling Rural Good license plates and to establishing the feeling rural good health care fund

Relates to the production of and the assessment of a surcharge for distinctive "Feeling Rural Good" license plates; establishes the feeling rural good health care fund; provides that funds deposited into the feeling rural good health care fund shall be used in rural regions of the state to expand school-based health programs, improve access to health research and education, and expand broadband access for improved access to telehealth.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes surcharge-funded health care fund for rural services, directly advancing public health spending through dedicated tax revenue.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates funds from license plate surcharges to school-based health programs, improve health education access, and expand broadband for telehealth in rural schools, directly supporting educational access and student well-being.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes fund for rural health programs, school-based services, and telehealth access via license plate surcharge, directly advancing healthcare access and services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly allocates funds to 'expand broadband access for improved access to telehealth' in rural areas, directly advancing internet access infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Student Health Testing & Assessment Telehealth Broadband Access

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6849: Relates to requiring certain fees be deposited into the mental illness anti-stigma fund

This bill requires that application fees for operating certificates (such as those for healthcare facilities) be deposited into the mental illness anti-stigma fund instead of general state funds. It amends a mental hygiene law to redirect these fees to the specific fund established under state finance law, which supports programs reducing stigma around mental illness. The policy change directly affects entities applying for operating certificates by altering where their fees are allocated.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRedirects healthcare facility application fees to mental health anti-stigma fund, directly funding mental health initiatives per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6290: Requires quarterly reporting on the amounts awarded and received from the opioid settlement fund

S 6290 requires state commissioners managing the opioid settlement fund to submit quarterly reports detailing all fund activity. The reports must include the current fund balance, amounts disbursed each quarter, and full details (names, addresses, amounts) for both recipients of funds and sources providing funds. This applies directly to state agencies handling opioid settlement funds and ensures public transparency by mandating regular, detailed disclosure to legislative leaders and oversight committees. The bill does not change how funds are allocated but establishes a reporting structure for accountability.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates transparency for opioid settlement funds (public health initiative), ensuring proper allocation toward healthcare-related programs like addiction services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4122: Clarifies that the New York state health insurance program remains subject to certain provisions of the financial services law

Clarifies that the New York state health insurance program remains subject to certain provisions of the financial services law and coverage for usual and customary costs for out-of-network health care service.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies coverage for out-of-network services, ensuring patients access care without restrictive insurance barriers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9170: Requires course work or training in menopausal health for certain professions

Requires course work or training in menopausal health for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, mental health practitioners, psychologists and social workers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates menopausal health training for healthcare professionals, improving provider knowledge and patient care standards in women's health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 30, 2026

A 9099: Relates to health care payment amounts

Requires an insurance company which owns a health care provider to pay any health care provider which it does not own an amount that is no less than the amount that it pays a health care provider which it does own for a comparable service; prohibits an insurance company which is owned by a health care provider from paying any health care provider which does not own such insurance company an amount that is less than the amount that it pays a health care provider which does own such company for a comparable service.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStandardizes insurance payments to prevent overpayment to affiliated providers, promoting fairer costs and affordability in healthcare services.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 30, 2026

A 645: Authorizes the presence of epinephrine auto-injector devices on pre-school premises

This bill allows preschool facilities in New York to keep epinephrine auto-injectors (devices for treating severe allergic reactions) on-site. It directly affects preschools and their staff by authorizing these facilities to have the devices available without needing prior individual prescriptions for each child. The key mechanism adds "pre-school facilities" to a list of authorized locations under public health law, alongside schools, camps, and other entities already permitted to maintain such devices. The policy change focuses on making emergency allergy treatment accessible at preschools, without requiring specific staff training or mandating device use.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes preschools to maintain epinephrine auto-injectors for immediate allergic reaction treatment, directly improving emergency healthcare access in a public health context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6367: Requires contracts with home care service providers to provide sufficient resources to ensure compensation to a qualified workforce providing high quality care

Requires contracts with home care service providers to provide sufficient resources to ensure compensation to a qualified workforce providing high quality care; authorizes the commissioner of health to establish a program to provide loans, through the dormitory authority, to home care facilities to finance health care reform efforts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires contracts ensuring home care workforce compensation and authorizes loans for health care reform, directly funding quality care services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates contracts provide sufficient resources for worker compensation and quality care, directly advancing wage protections and workforce standards in home care services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 493: Requires health practitioners to discuss with patients the risks associated with certain pain medications before prescribing such medications

Requires health practitioners to discuss with patients the risks associated with certain pain medications before prescribing such medications; requires that for the first opioid analgesic prescription of a calendar year the prescribing physician shall counsel the patient on the risks of overdose.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates patient counseling on opioid risks to prevent overdoses, enhancing patient safety and informed consent in healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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