Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 3323: Enacts the "Eli Parker Levitt Law"

This bill requires health insurance policies in New York to cover medically necessary transvaginal ultrasounds during pregnancy when recommended by evidence-based clinical guidelines from independent medical organizations. It amends three sections of the state insurance law to mandate this coverage for pregnancy-related care, applying to all new or renewed policies starting January 1, 2027. The law directly affects insurance companies (by requiring coverage) and pregnant individuals (by ensuring access to this specific diagnostic service when clinically indicated). Coverage is limited to cases where such ultrasounds are deemed medically necessary per nationally recognized, transparent clinical guidelines.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for medically necessary transvaginal ultrasounds during pregnancy, expanding access to essential prenatal care and aligning with evidence-based clinical guidelines.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 20, 2026

S 5340: Allows medical assistants to administer vaccines

This bill allows medical assistants in outpatient clinics to draw and administer vaccines under direct supervision by a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. It specifically permits this for vaccines recommended by federal health authorities (like the CDC), requiring medical assistants to complete required training and receive adequate oversight. The law directly affects medical assistants, clinics, and healthcare providers who administer routine vaccines, expanding their scope of practice for vaccination tasks. Key provisions include mandatory federal vaccine recommendations, required training, and supervision requirements to ensure patient safety. The bill does not change vaccine types or eligibility but modifies who can legally administer them in office settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands vaccine administration scope to medical assistants under supervision, increasing access to routine immunizations without restricting services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4730: Prohibits state contracts with contractors who do not provide health insurance which covers services for transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive people

Prohibits state contracts with contractors who do not provide health insurance which covers services for transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive people.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates health insurance coverage for transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive services, expanding access and protecting patient rights under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5118: Requires public hospitals to establish auto-immune disease treatment centers

Requires public hospitals to establish auto-immune disease treatment centers; authorizes the commissioner of health, with the assistance of the office of health equity, to make funds available to public hospitals for such purpose.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates public hospitals to establish autoimmune treatment centers with authorized funding, expanding specialized healthcare access and strengthening public health programs.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9078: Establishes a task force focused on preventive care in the event federal standards are changed or revoked

Establishes a task force focused on preventive care in the event federal standards are changed or revoked; establishes the terms, pay and makeup of such taskforce.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes task force to maintain preventive care access if federal standards change, supporting healthcare continuity and prevention efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6087: Requires health insurance policies to fully cover multi-marker testing related to certain patients

Requires health insurance policies to fully cover multi-marker testing related to ovarian cancer to patients which have been diagnosed with an ovarian adnexal mass.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates full insurance coverage for ovarian cancer testing, expanding patient access and reducing out-of-pocket costs for a critical diagnostic service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4400: Relates to a moratorium on new licensed home care service agency approvals

This bill (S 4400) removes requirements that new home care agencies must prove "public need" and "financial feasibility" to receive state licensure. It directly affects small, locally operated home care service agencies (LHCSAs) by simplifying their approval process. The bill also adds public hearing requirements for managed care plans before limiting contracts with LHCSAs. These changes reverse provisions from the 2018-19 budget that restricted new agency approvals and contracting. The policy shift aims to support small home care businesses providing essential in-home services for seniors.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves licensing barriers for home care agencies, reversing 2018 restrictions to improve access for small providers. Directly supports expanded home care services and patient access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6462: Requires that there be a one hundred foot buffer zone around abortion clinics

This bill requires abortion clinics to maintain a 100-foot buffer zone around all entrances to prevent patient harassment. It directly affects abortion clinics and patients seeking care by legally prohibiting specific disruptive behaviors within that zone. Key provisions define "harassment" to include physically blocking access, following patients, interfering with medical procedures, or damaging facilities within 100 feet. The law takes immediate effect upon passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates buffer zones to prevent harassment blocking access to abortion clinics, directly improving patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5299: Requires prescription containers for opioid medications to have a red cap top and a printed warning

This bill requires all prescription containers for opioid medications to have a red cap top displaying the warning "Caution: OPIOID. Risk of overdose and addiction." It directly affects pharmacies dispensing opioids by mandating this specific container labeling. The key mechanism specifies that containers must use a red cap (or red stickers if caps are unavailable) with the exact warning text, replacing existing color-coded labeling requirements for controlled substances. This policy change aims to increase visible safety warnings at the point of prescription.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates clear opioid warning labels to prevent overdose/addiction, directly enhancing patient safety in healthcare as defined.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2397: Requires health insurers to provide coverage for diagnosis and treatment of fibroids

Requires health insurers to provide coverage for procedures relating to the diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids and related conditions, including pain, discomfort and infertility resulting therefrom.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage for fibroid diagnosis/treatment, expanding patient access to care for a specific health condition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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