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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 13, 2025

S 5556: Relates to prohibiting the exclusion of coverage based upon gender indication on insurance claim forms

Relates to gender indication on insurance claim forms; provides policies shall not exclude coverage if gender indication is different from sex assigned at birth or gender otherwise recorded.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits insurance coverage exclusion based on gender indication differing from sex assigned at birth, directly protecting patient access to healthcare services and advancing coverage rights.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5724: Expands the health education curriculum to include breast cancer screenings

This bill, "Siena's Law," requires New York public schools to add age-appropriate instruction on breast cancer self-examinations to senior high school health education courses. It mandates that certified health teachers provide this content as part of the required curriculum, alongside other cancer prevention and detection methods. Local school boards may also choose to include similar instruction in elementary and middle schools. The law affects all public school students in New York, with specific requirements beginning in high school. It takes effect July 1, 2025, after enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates expansion of health curriculum to include breast cancer screenings, enhancing required educational content for students in public schools.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates breast cancer screening education in schools to promote early detection and prevention, advancing public health initiatives through preventive health education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2025

S 774: Requires certain health insurance policies to cover scalp cooling systems for the preservation of hair during cancer chemotherapy treatment; repealer

Requires certain large group health insurance policies and contracts to cover scalp cooling systems for the preservation of hair during cancer chemotherapy treatment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling systems during chemotherapy, expanding health insurance benefits and improving patient access to cancer treatment support services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4177: Provides a tax deduction for fertility preservation services

This bill creates a federal tax deduction of up to $1,000 for individuals who pay for fertility preservation services, such as collecting, freezing, and storing eggs (ova). It directly affects people undergoing fertility treatments who incur these costs. The deduction applies to expenses included in federal adjusted gross income, limited to the $1,000 maximum per year. The provision takes effect for taxable years beginning January 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax deduction (up to $1,000) for fertility preservation, reducing taxable income - tax relief for individuals95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tax deduction for fertility preservation services, reducing out-of-pocket costs and improving access to healthcare services for patients undergoing fertility treatments.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 856: Authorizes certain facilities to provide treatment for the mental health and health care needs of individuals admitted for a substance use disorder

Authorizes certain facilities to provide treatment for the mental health and health care needs of individuals admitted for a substance use disorder; provides that such services shall be reimbursable by Medicaid and private insurance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes mental health services for substance use disorder patients with Medicaid/private insurance reimbursement, expanding access and funding for mental health care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4431: Provides for a right of health maintenance organization enrollees to continue to receive services from a provider who disaffiliates

Extends period during which health maintenance organization enrollees may continue to receive services from a health care provider who disaffiliates from 60 or 90 days to 1 year, or in case of terminal illness, until the time of such insured's death; bars incentives which induce a provider to provide health care to an enrollee in a manner inconsistent with law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends HMO enrollee access to providers during disaffiliation, protecting continuity of care without abrupt coverage loss per bill summary.95% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 4917: Requires health insurance contracts cover postpartum pelvic floor therapy

This bill requires health insurance plans in New York to cover postpartum pelvic floor physical therapy as part of mandatory maternity care. It directly affects new mothers by ensuring their health insurance must include this specific therapy to aid recovery after childbirth. The bill amends existing insurance law to add "postpartum pelvic floor physical therapy" to the list of required benefits, alongside services like breastfeeding support and newborn assessments. The policy change applies to all insurance contracts issued or renewed on or after its effective date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for postpartum pelvic floor therapy, expanding required maternity benefits to improve access and patient recovery.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires health insurance coverage for postpartum pelvic floor therapy, expanding mandatory maternity benefits to support new mothers' health recovery and workforce continuity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 957: Relates to coverage for services provided by school-based health centers for medical assistance recipients

This bill amends New York's social services law to ensure school-based health center services remain outside managed care programs for medical assistance recipients (e.g., Medicaid beneficiaries). It specifically prohibits these services from being provided through managed care plans, requiring them to continue being delivered directly outside such programs. The policy change directly affects students receiving medical assistance who use school health centers for care, maintaining their access to these services without managed care restrictions. The bill takes effect April 1, 2025, and amends existing law without creating new programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects access to school health services for Medicaid students, ensuring continuity of care critical for educational access and student well-being in K-12 settings.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents school-based health services for Medicaid recipients from being moved into managed care, maintaining direct access and protecting coverage continuity for vulnerable students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2721: Expands Medicaid coverage to include neuropsychological exams for dyslexia

This bill adds comprehensive neuropsychological exams for dyslexia to New York's Medicaid coverage. It directly affects Medicaid recipients who need these evaluations for dyslexia diagnosis, requiring a physician referral. The exam must be performed by a licensed health professional authorized under New York's education law, acting within their scope. The bill explicitly states this coverage does not replace or affect existing Medicaid coverage for medical screenings, diagnoses, or treatments.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands access to dyslexia evaluations via Medicaid, supporting early educational intervention for students under NY education law, directly enhancing educational access.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to include neuropsychological exams for dyslexia, directly increasing access to diagnostic healthcare services without replacing existing coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 279: Relates to the protection and promotion of the mental health of the residents of New York state

Requires parity in the mental and physical health treatment of the residents of New York state; provides that both mental and physical health "will be matters of public concern and provision therefor shall be made by the state and by such of its subdivisions".

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health parity with physical health and requires state provision, advancing mental health services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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