Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1806: Establishes the abortion access fund and allows taxpayers to make gifts to the fund

This bill establishes the "abortion access fund" to support individuals seeking abortion services. It allows New York taxpayers to voluntarily contribute to the fund via their state income tax returns starting in 2027 (without reducing their tax liability), with the tax form including a dedicated line for this purpose. Funds will be used to cover financial and logistical barriers for abortion access, supporting nonprofits providing services like medical care and transportation. The bill includes strong privacy protections, prohibiting the state from requiring nonprofits to share personally identifying information about patients or staff. The comptroller must annually report on fund usage, including disbursement details and financial plans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates fund to cover abortion access costs, directly supporting healthcare services and patient access to medical care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 2012: Directs the commissioner of health to conduct a study to identify, analyze, report, and medically combat new or previously unseen opiate/opioid compounds found in overdose patients in New York state

Directs the commissioner of health to conduct a study to identify, analyze, report, and medically combat new or previously unseen opiate/opioid compounds found in overdose patients in New York state for the purpose of establishing more efficient overdose medical treatment protocols.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects health commissioner to study and combat new opioids for better overdose treatment protocols, advancing public health medical response and improving patient care protocols.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3782: Provides for increased podiatry care and benefits under accident and health insurance policies

Provides for increased podiatry care and benefits under individual and group accident and health insurance policies and contracts within non-profit medical and dental indemnity, or health and hospital service corporations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases insurance coverage for podiatry care, expanding patient access to specialized foot care services under health insurance policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6999: Enacts the "Supervising Upcoming Professionals for Practice in Official Roles in Therapy (SUPPORT) act"

Enacts the "Supervising Upcoming Professionals for Practice in Official Roles in Therapy (SUPPORT) act"; provides that for licensure as a clinical social worker, an applicant may satisfy the experience requirements under supervision of a mental health practitioner who has been granted the privilege to diagnose and develop assessment-based treatment plans under article one hundred sixty-three of the education law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill modifies licensure requirements for mental health practitioners, enabling supervised practice to expand access to therapy services under qualified supervisors, aligning with mental health service support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 27, 2025

S 6925: Relates to capping cost sharing for antiviral COVID-19 therapeutics

Requires insurance companies, medical expense indemnity corporations, hospital service corporations, health service corporations and medical assistance programs to provide coverage for prescribed antiviral therapeutics approved by the food and drug administration for the treatment of COVID-19 at no cost to the patient.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates zero-cost coverage for FDA-approved COVID-19 antivirals, improving patient access to treatment and expanding insurance coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9050: Authorizes Medicaid reimbursement for mental health clubhouses

Defines "mental health clubhouse"; provides that the department of health, in consultation with the office of mental health, shall authorize Medicaid reimbursement for services provided by mental health clubhouses.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes Medicaid reimbursement for mental health clubhouses, expanding coverage and funding for mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3555: Relates to establishing the expanded pharmaceutical insurance coverage panel

Relates to improving and expanding the pharmaceutical insurance coverage program for certain medicare enrollees; creates the expanded pharmaceutical insurance coverage panel, to be responsible for expanding pharmaceutical insurance coverage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates panel to expand pharmaceutical insurance coverage for Medicare enrollees, directly advancing medication access and coverage expansion per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicare Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3086: Provides that where the commissioner of health assumes the responsibility for the transportation of medicaid recipients in rural areas, existing public transportation systems shall be used

Provides that where the commissioner of health assumes the responsibility for the transportation of medicaid recipients in rural areas, existing public transportation systems shall be used when such systems are appropriate, available and the least expensive modes of transportation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures Medicaid transportation access via cost-effective public systems, improving patient access to healthcare services in rural areas.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates use of existing public transit systems for Medicaid transportation in rural areas, promoting efficient use of current infrastructure and least-cost transportation options.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2652: Relates to safe staffing levels at nursing homes

Relates to safe staffing levels at nursing homes; requires the department of health to give significant weight to labor supply shortages in particular regions during any declared statewide disaster emergency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates department to prioritize labor shortages in nursing home staffing during disasters, protecting patient safety and continuity of healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires department to prioritize labor supply shortages in staffing during disasters, directly advancing workplace safety for nursing home workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4696: Establishes a tax credit for direct support professionals and direct care workers

Establishes a tax credit for individuals who serve or are employed as a direct support professional, or direct care worker, up to five thousand dollars for taxpayers who make less than fifty thousand dollars and phased out for individuals who make over one hundred thousand dollars.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit relief for lower-income workers ($50k cap), directly aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income earners.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credit for direct care workers strengthens healthcare workforce stability by providing financial support, aligning with funding and workforce development in healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax credit to low-income direct care workers, increasing take-home pay and supporting wage stability for essential laborers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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