Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6222: Relates to establishing the "340B prescription drug anti-discrimination act"

Relates to establishing the "340B prescription drug anti-discrimination act"; prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers from discriminating against covered entities and New York state pharmacies based on participation in the drug discount program authorized by section 340B of the federal public health service act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents discrimination against 340B program participants, ensuring covered entities access discounted drugs to lower costs and improve patient medication access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4100: Establishes an emergency insulin program

This bill creates a state-run emergency insulin program to provide immediate access to analog insulin supplies for uninsured or underinsured people with type 1 or insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes who face serious health risks due to insulin shortages. It allows healthcare professionals and pharmacists to dispense insulin without a prescription during emergencies, requires large pharmacies to register as program participants by 2026, and caps costs at $100 for a 30-day supply. Funding comes from a new trust fund supported by manufacturer contributions and state appropriations, with the program required to be operational by April 2026. The program mandates annual reporting on participants, insulin types provided, costs, and public-private partnerships to the governor and health committees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates emergency insulin program for uninsured diabetics, caps costs at $100/30-day supply, and enables pharmacist dispensing without prescriptions to improve access to critical care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 6749: Provides for insurance coverage of comprehensive annual medical examinations for firefighters

Provides for insurance coverage of comprehensive annual medical examinations for firefighters due to their increased risk for cancer and cancer-related diseases.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for firefighter cancer screenings, expanding preventive health access for high-risk group.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides insurance coverage for firefighters' cancer-related medical exams, directly improving workplace safety for high-risk workers as per Labor & Employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2025

S 7447: Requires health insurers to provide coverage for long term medical care for Lyme disease and other tick borne related pathogens

Requires health insurers to provide coverage for long term medical care for Lyme disease and other tick borne related pathogens; provides for taxpayer gifts for tick borne illness research, detection and education; establishes the tick borne illness research, detection and education fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a state fund for tick-borne illness research using taxpayer funds, directly allocating budget resources toward a new public health program.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage for Lyme/tick-borne care and funds research/education initiatives, expanding access and supporting public health programs.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 827: Establishes the rural emergency first responder program revolving fund

This bill creates a revolving fund to support rural emergency first responders through grants for specialized training. It directly affects local police, fire, emergency services, hospitals, and agricultural safety organizations by providing affordable access to "farmedic" programs - training that combines classroom instruction with hands-on practice in real rural settings like farms and fields. The fund, financed through state appropriations and investment earnings, will cover eligible costs such as equipment, materials, and staff fees for qualifying organizations to expand their participation in these programs. Grantees must repay funds or use them as specified, ensuring the fund remains sustainable for ongoing rural emergency response training.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a revolving fund financed by state appropriations, directly allocating budget resources to fund rural emergency services training programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds rural emergency responder training (farmedic programs), directly enhancing emergency medical services access and provider capacity in underserved areas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Tags Emergency Management

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2478: Requires certain group health insurance policies to provide coverage for hearing aids

This bill requires large group health insurance plans in New York to cover medically necessary hearing aids. It mandates reimbursement of up to $3,000 every 36 months for adults (16+), and $2,000 every 24 months for children under 16 (with medical documentation for changes in hearing needs). The coverage includes up to two hearing aids per period and services like recasing or new molds, but excludes batteries and cords. Insured individuals may choose more expensive devices but pay the difference beyond the reimbursement limits.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for hearing aids, expanding access to medical devices and services for hearing needs under healthcare coverage policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 16, 2025

A 6314: Relates to ensuring continued access to backup devices for patients with cochlear implants

This bill requires health insurance plans to cover backup cochlear implant devices for patients who need them, including during device upgrades or replacements after the initial implant. It directly affects patients with cochlear implants who currently lose access to backup equipment after 3-5 years, as insurers only cover backups at the time of initial surgery. The law mandates that insurance must cover the backup device (external components like a processor) whenever prescribed by a qualified healthcare provider, as long as the patient is using the implant. Coverage will follow standard insurance terms like deductibles and copays but must remain available throughout the patient's need for the device, effective January 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for backup cochlear implant devices, expanding patient access to essential medical equipment beyond initial surgery period.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9119: Permits licensed pharmacists to prescribe and order certain medications for the purposes of inducing abortion or expelling a miscarriage

Permits licensed pharmacists to prescribe and order certain medications for the purposes of inducing abortion or expelling a miscarriage after the completion of a risk assessment questionnaire and delivering a factsheet to the person to whom the medication is being disbursed.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands healthcare access by permitting pharmacists to prescribe abortion/miscarriage medications, increasing service availability for reproductive health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6775: Relates to creating the N.Y. State Health Care Consumer and Provider Protection and Equity Act

Establishes the NYS Health Care Consumer and Provider Protection and Equity Act to allow physicians and dentists to negotiate collectively with employers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables physicians/dentists to collectively negotiate with employers, strengthening provider rights and equity in healthcare delivery per bill's purpose.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly enables collective bargaining for healthcare providers (physicians/dentists), directly supporting labor rights through negotiation rights with employers.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6803: Enacts the health care consumer and provider protection act relating to collective negotiations by health care providers with certain health care plans

Enacts provisions relating to collective negotiations by health care providers with certain health care plans in certain counties; applies to health benefit plans that provide benefits for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of a health condition, accident or sickness, including an individual, group, blanket or franchise insurance policy or insurance agreement offered by certain enumerated entities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates negotiation protections for healthcare providers with insurers, aiming to maintain provider access and prevent coverage disruptions per title and summary.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enables collective negotiations (bargaining) for health care providers, directly supporting workers' right to collective bargaining under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

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