Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2025

S 786: Relates to education and outreach for drug-induced movement disorders by the department of health

Provides for education and outreach for drug-induced movement disorders by the department of health through the health care and wellness education and outreach program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides education/outreach for drug-induced movement disorders via health department's wellness program, advancing patient access to specialized care services.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 24, 2025

S 310: Relates to insurance coverage of certain procedures to detect breast cancer

Requires insurance coverage of sonograms and other diagnostic procedures used to detect breast cancer for covered persons with a prior history of breast cancer or who have a first degree relative with a prior history of breast cancer.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurance coverage for breast cancer detection procedures, expanding patient access to critical diagnostics for high-risk individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8137: Repeals public health law section concerning authorization to enroll and provide medical assistance

Bill A 8137 proposes to repeal section 3605-c of the public health law. This section currently outlines the authorization processes for individuals to enroll in medical assistance programs and for providers to offer these services. The bill, if enacted, would eliminate the existing legal provisions governing how medical assistance enrollment and provision are authorized, directly affecting those who administer and receive such aid.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepealing authorization provisions for medical assistance enrollment and service provision would disrupt access and weaken program structure, directly restricting coverage and operational framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6305: Creates the health insurance guaranty fund

Creates the health insurance guaranty fund to protect covered individuals against the failure or inability of a health insurer to perform its contractual obligations due to financial impairment or insolvency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates fund to protect insured individuals from insurer insolvency, strengthening consumer protection in healthcare coverage95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6106: Relates to the coverage of air ambulance services in the child health plus program

This bill adds air ambulance services to the list of covered benefits under New York's Child Health Plus program. It directly affects children enrolled in Child Health Plus who require emergency air transportation for medical care. The key provision amends the Public Health Law to explicitly include air ambulance services alongside other covered treatments like hospital care, emergency room visits, and mental health services. This change ensures families using the program won't face unexpected costs for medically necessary air ambulance transport.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds air ambulance services to Child Health Plus coverage, expanding access to emergency medical transport for enrolled children without unexpected costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Hospitals Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7175: Expands insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization to include three complete oocyte retrievals and in vitro fertilization with unlimited embryo transfers; includes coverage under individual policies

Expands insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization; includes coverage under individual policies; provides coverage for three complete oocyte retrievals and in vitro fertilization with unlimited embryo transfers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands insurance coverage for IVF procedures, increasing patient access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 17, 2026

S 6334: Expands the description of certain services which are not prohibited by statutes governing the practice of nursing

Expands the description of certain services which are not prohibited by statutes governing the practice of nursing, including direct support staff to nurses.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands nursing practice scope to include direct support staff, enhancing service delivery and patient access within healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7249: Requires insurance companies to issue joint checks for payment to an insured and a health care provider in certain circumstances

This bill requires insurance companies covered under New York's Insurance Law to issue joint checks payable to both the insured patient and their healthcare provider when paying for out-of-network services. The check must clearly list both names (e.g., "John Smith and ABC Medical Group") to ensure direct payment to the provider for services rendered. It directly affects insured patients receiving out-of-network care and healthcare providers who treat them, changing the payment method from issuing checks solely to the insured. The law applies immediately upon enactment and does not alter coverage amounts or eligibility.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires direct payment to providers for out-of-network care, reducing patient financial burden and improving access to healthcare services.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 17, 2026

A 2064: Authorizes an expedited application review process for certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with Double H Ranch

Authorizes an expedited application review process for certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with Double H Ranch; provides such application fee shall be waived.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareWaives fees and expedites licensure for healthcare professionals, improving access to care at Double H Ranch per bill summary.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5123: 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 HealthcareProtects patient genetic privacy by restricting insurer access to test results, preventing discrimination and aligning with patient rights in healthcare.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects genetic data privacy by restricting insurer access to detailed results, aligning with data privacy protections in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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