Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3425: Provides for establishment of the New York Health plan

Establishes the New York Health program, a comprehensive system of access to health insurance for New York state residents; provides for administrative structure of the plan; provides for powers and duties of the board of trustees, the scope of benefits, payment methodologies and care coordination; establishes the New York Health Trust Fund which would hold monies from a variety of sources to be used solely to finance the plan; enacts provisions relating to financing of New York Health, including a payroll assessment, similar to the Medicare tax; establishes a temporary commission on implementation of the plan; provides for collective negotiations by health care providers with New York Health.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes New York Health Trust Fund to finance healthcare program, creating dedicated budget allocation for public health services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes comprehensive health insurance program for NY residents, creating new coverage access and funding mechanisms through the New York Health Trust Fund.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicare

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2137: Provides practical support for access to abortion care

Provides practical support for access to abortion care including, but not limited to, reimbursement for ground and air transportation, lodging, meals, childcare, translation services, and doula support.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly provides reimbursement for healthcare access services (transportation, lodging, etc.) for abortion care, directly expanding patient access to a healthcare service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1908: Requires health care providers and practitioners to provide patients with a list of ingredients contained in vaccines

Requires health care providers and practitioners to provide patients with a list of ingredients contained in vaccines, the manufacturer product insert, the vaccines' potential side effects and where to report vaccine-adverse events forty-eight hours prior to immunization.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires providers to inform patients about vaccine ingredients and side effects, protecting patient rights and enhancing informed consent in healthcare services.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 326: Increases Medicaid reimbursement payment aggregate for private duty nursing services and care

Increases medicaid reimbursement payment aggregate for private duty nursing services and care by 15 million dollars for period 7/1/26 to 3/31/27, and by 20 million dollars annually thereafter for each period from April 1 to March 31.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases Medicaid reimbursement funding by $15M (7/1/26-3/31/27) and $20M annually, directly expanding healthcare program funding for nursing services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7012: Requires health care providers facilitate a screening for maternal depression within the first six weeks of a person giving birth

Requires health care providers facilitate a screening for maternal depression, unless refused by the birth mother, within the first six weeks of birth and that such screening be covered by insurance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates maternal depression screening within 6 weeks postpartum, requires insurance coverage, directly expands access to mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1112: Establishes regional minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides

This bill requires New York's Commissioner of Health to establish regional minimum hourly reimbursement rates for home care providers serving Medicaid patients. It directly affects home care agencies and providers who employ home care aides, mandating rates that cover all necessary costs - including base wages, benefits, payroll taxes, operational expenses, and compliance costs. The rates must be set regionally based on actual service costs, adjusted annually to reflect labor law changes, and published publicly. Providers must justify any contract rates below these minimums, and the comptroller can audit contracts to ensure adequacy. The goal is to ensure reimbursement rates support fair wages and operational needs for home care workers under Medicaid.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates reimbursement rates covering payroll taxes and operational costs, ensuring adequate Medicaid funding for home care providers.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates regional reimbursement rates covering all costs for Medicaid home care aides, ensuring provider sustainability and access to care.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates regional minimum reimbursement rates covering base wages, benefits, and operational costs for home care aides, directly advancing fair compensation standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 28, 2026

A 2683: Provides coverage for a cranial prosthesis under certain conditions

This bill requires health insurance policies in the state to cover cranial prostheses (defined as wigs or hairpieces) for individuals experiencing medical hair loss due to conditions like alopecia areata, lupus, or scarring alopecia. Coverage must be prescribed by a licensed provider for treatment, limited to one instance per year, and capped at $750 per coverage period (subject to existing cost-sharing). It applies to all health insurance policies covering prostheses, including group plans and hospital service contracts. The law takes effect immediately for new or renewed policies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for cranial prostheses due to medical conditions, expanding patient access to necessary health services and aligning with coverage expansion indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2240: Provides for absence from school for the mental or behavioral health of the minor

This bill amends New York's education law to explicitly allow students to be absent from school for "mental or behavioral health" reasons, alongside existing permitted absences like religious observance. It directly affects minor students and their schools, ensuring mental health needs are recognized as a valid reason for absence without penalty. The key mechanism requires the state education commissioner to establish specific rules for how schools must handle such absences. The law does not create new requirements but formalizes existing practice under a clear policy framework.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExplicitly allows mental health absences without penalty, recognizing student well-being as valid reason for absence, directly supporting educational access and student needs.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly recognizes mental health as valid school absence reason, enabling access to care without penalty, aligning with mental health service support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3547: Relates to school based health centers

Establishes school based health centers to be organized through school, community, and health provider relationships and provide services in keeping with state and local laws and regulations, as well as established medical standards, and best practices.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes school health centers to improve student access to healthcare, supporting educational outcomes and student well-being through enhanced school-based services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes school-based health centers to provide health services to students, expanding access to healthcare in educational settings and aligning with public health program goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Children's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3326: Establishes the "New York's Own combat veterans healthcare choice program act" to establish tax free savings accounts to pay the healthcare costs of certain combat veterans until covered by the federal government

Establishes the "New York's Own combat veterans healthcare choice program act" to establish tax free savings accounts to pay the healthcare costs of combat veterans on active duty during Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom, until covered by the federal government; directs the division of military and naval affairs to establish a registry of Afghanistan and Iraq veterans.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax-free savings accounts for veterans' healthcare, providing direct tax relief as a fiscal measure to fund a specific healthcare program.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates tax-free savings accounts for combat veterans' healthcare costs until federal coverage, expanding access to health services for a specific group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates tax-free savings accounts for combat veterans' healthcare costs until federal coverage, directly expanding healthcare access and benefits for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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