Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 7924: Relates to establishing a gender-affirming care access program

Establishes a gender-affirming care access program to provide support and increase access to gender-affirming care including certain medical and surgical care.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes a new state fund allocating public money to expand gender affirming healthcare access, directly funding a public service program.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes fund for gender affirming care access including mental health and medical services, directly expanding healthcare coverage and funding.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6474: Requires the distribution of an information card or sheet with Schedule II opioids

This bill requires healthcare providers distributing Schedule II opioids (like oxycodone or fentanyl) to include an informational card and fentanyl test strips with each prescription. The card must explain overdose symptoms, steps to take after using an opioid antagonist (including calling emergency services), addiction support resources, safe disposal methods, and how to access the state's addiction support hotline and website. It also mandates that materials be available in languages other than English as needed. This applies directly to pharmacies, hospitals, and medical programs distributing these high-risk medications, aiming to improve patient safety and overdose response.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates overdose education, addiction resources, and safe disposal info to enhance patient safety and access to care for opioid prescriptions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4093: Provides a personal income tax deduction for long term care insurnace riders

This bill allows taxpayers to deduct premiums paid for long-term care insurance riders attached to life insurance policies from their personal income tax. It directly affects individuals who purchase life insurance policies with added long-term care coverage. The key provision amends tax law to create a new deduction category (paragraph 48) specifically for these rider premiums. The change applies to taxable years starting January 1 after the bill becomes law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a tax deduction for long-term care insurance premiums, reducing taxable income for qualifying individuals and aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax deduction for long-term care insurance premiums incentivizes coverage expansion, improving access to healthcare services without direct funding cuts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3271: Provides coverage for remotely connected insulin pens for certain patients with diabetes

This bill requires New York's medical assistance program to cover remotely connected insulin pens for eligible patients with diabetes. It specifically covers patients aged seven or older using these devices with prescribed insulin cartridges, and allows children under seven to use them with adult supervision. The coverage must be included under the pharmacy benefit, with managed care organizations reflecting the costs in their premium payments. This policy change ensures access to modern insulin delivery technology for diabetes patients without additional out-of-pocket costs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates coverage for diabetes management devices, expanding access to modern insulin treatment under pharmacy benefit for eligible patients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs Telehealth

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7105: Relates to tax credits for premiums paid for long-term care insurance

This bill (S 7105) increases tax credits for New York taxpayers who purchase long-term care insurance. It sets a maximum credit of $1,000 per policy annually (up to $1,500 for residents with income under $250,000), calculated as 20% of premiums paid. The credit applies only to approved long-term care insurance policies meeting state standards. It affects New York residents buying qualifying long-term care insurance, directly reducing their state tax liability based on premiums paid.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit reducing state tax liability for long-term care insurance premiums, targeting lower-income residents with higher credit limits.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tax credits to reduce long-term care insurance costs, expanding access to healthcare coverage through affordability incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 6522: Relates to Medicaid accountable care organizations

Bill A 6522 allows specific Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to purchase group health insurance policies for their members and employees. It permits ACOs comprised solely of private physician practices to offer experience-rated health insurance plans. The bill establishes requirements for these policies, including minimum coverage numbers and methods for premium payment. It also exempts qualifying ACOs from certain small group rating rules, provided they meet criteria such as having a minimum number of employers and a significant Medicaid patient base.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables Medicaid ACOs to offer experience-rated insurance plans, expanding coverage options and access for members while exempting them from restrictive rating rules.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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died · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 7136: Enacts the psychology interjurisdictional compact

Adopts the psychology interjurisdictional compact to increase public access to psychological services by allowing telepsychological practice and temporary in-person services across state lines.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases mental health access via telepsychology across state lines, directly supporting patient access to psychological services as defined in healthcare topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 4914: Protects individuals who provide or receive legally protected health activity from criminal or civil liability or professional sanctions imposed by jurisdictions outside the state; repealer

Protects individuals who provide or receive legally protected health activity, including reproductive health care and gender-affirming care, from criminal or civil liability or professional sanctions imposed by jurisdictions outside the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects reproductive and gender-affirming care access by shielding providers/receivers from out-of-state liability, aligning with patient rights protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

passed · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 6494: Requires health insurance policies to include coverage for doula services as required coverage for maternity care

This bill requires all health insurance policies in New York to cover doula services as part of mandated maternity care. It directly affects health insurers and policyholders by adding doulas (non-medical birth support professionals) to the list of covered services alongside hospital stays and midwife care. The key provision amends insurance law to mandate that maternity coverage includes doula services for at least 48 hours post-birth (or 96 hours for C-sections), without duplicating physician or midwife services already provided. This applies to all new, renewed, or modified policies issued 180 days after the law takes effect.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for doula services in maternity care, expanding patient access to non-medical birth support without cost-sharing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5893: Provides certain requirements for health care proxies and death certificates

This bill updates New York's health care proxy and death certificate rules. It requires health care proxies to be signed before a notary (replacing witness requirements) and specifies that agents must follow a patient's known wishes or best interests when making medical decisions. Crucially, agents cannot decide to withdraw artificial nutrition or hydration without written agreement from two non-attending doctors, and if such a decision causes death, the death certificate must note this. The changes directly affect patients appointing agents, their medical agents, and healthcare facilities handling end-of-life documentation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUpdates proxy rules to protect patient autonomy, requiring doctor agreements for life-sustaining treatment decisions, aligning with patient rights protection in healthcare.85% confidence

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