Healthcare

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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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7192: Prohibits the establishment, incorporation, construction, or increase in capacity of for-profit nursing homes

Prohibits the public health and health planning council and the commissioner of health from approving the establishment, incorporation, construction, or increase in capacity of for-profit nursing homes.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits for-profit nursing homes, restricting healthcare facility availability and limiting patient access to nursing home services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Public Health

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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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passed · New York · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 1438: Enacts the New York state abortion clinical training program act

Establishes the New York state abortion clinical training program within the department of health for the purpose of training health care practitioners in the performance of abortion and related reproductive health care services; requires the commissioner of health to submit a report to the governor and the legislature.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes abortion clinical training program to expand reproductive healthcare access by training providers, directly advancing patient access to reproductive health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 2400: Establishes a blood clot and pulmonary embolism policy workgroup

S 2400 creates a workgroup to study blood clots and pulmonary embolisms in the state. The workgroup, appointed by the governor and legislative leaders, will include healthcare providers, patients, family members, and advocates. It must study annual incidence rates, current data collection methods, patient impacts, care standards, emerging treatments, and develop a risk surveillance system. The workgroup will issue policy recommendations within one year to improve patient awareness, surveillance in healthcare facilities (like hospitals), and written risk notices for patients. These recommendations will be published by the health department after submission.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates workgroup to study blood clots/pulmonary embolisms, develop surveillance system, improve patient awareness - enhances healthcare policy and care standards85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4407: Requires undocumented immigrants to submit to the same level of health background check and be vaccinated in order to use certain state resources

This bill requires undocumented immigrants to meet specific health requirements to access certain state benefits, including medical assistance, family aid, and disability support. To qualify, individuals must receive required vaccinations (like measles, flu, and COVID-19) and pass screenings for communicable diseases (such as TB, syphilis, and gonorrhea), unless medically inappropriate or ongoing treatment is underway. Exceptions apply if someone is receiving appropriate treatment for a positive screening result. The law applies to programs under New York's social services chapter and takes effect January 1 following enactment.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareMandates health screenings/vaccinations to access medical assistance, restricting eligibility for undocumented immigrants and limiting access to state healthcare resources.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill A 4407 restricts undocumented immigrants' access to state benefits by requiring specific health checks and vaccinations, directly limiting immigrant services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4774: Restores medical futility as a basis for DNR

This bill (A 4774) restores a specific medical standard - defined as resuscitation being "unsuccessful in restoring cardiac and respiratory function or causing repeated arrests before death" - as a valid basis for issuing a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order. It directly affects patients with irreversible conditions (e.g., terminal illness, permanent unconsciousness) who lack decision-making capacity, making it easier for medical teams to establish DNR orders without court approval under New York’s Family Health Care Decisions Act and Surrogate’s Court procedures. The key provision adds this "medical futility" criterion as an alternative to existing standards, clarifying when resuscitation would not be effective. This change simplifies the process for healthcare providers in end-of-life scenarios where treatment would not work.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestores medical futility standard for DNR orders, enabling faster patient care decisions without court approval for irreversible conditions, aligning with patient rights in healthcare.90% confidence

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