Healthcare

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 1428: Requires insurers to cover the substitution of a brand name prescription drug when the federal food and drug administration has declared that there is a supply issue with a generic drug

Requires insurers to cover the substitution of a brand name prescription drug when the federal food and drug administration has declared that there is a supply issue with a generic drug.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage for brand drugs during generic shortages, expanding patient access to necessary medications without cost barriers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6714: Provides for standardized health insurance contracts for small dental employers

This bill establishes a program offering standardized health insurance plans to qualifying small dental employers in New York. To qualify, employers must have no more than 50 employees, employ at least one dentist providing 10+ monthly dental visits to patients on medical assistance (under Title XI of the Social Services Law), and employ two licensed dental hygienists. Insurers must provide these standardized plans without changes, covering at least 50% of the employer's employees, and employers must annually certify ongoing eligibility. The program aims to make health insurance more accessible for small dental practices serving lower-income patients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes standardized insurance plans for dental employers, expanding coverage options under healthcare policy per bill's mandate for insurers to provide non-modified plans.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 4, 2026

A 2044: Establishes a quality incentive program for managed care providers

Establishes a quality incentive program for managed care providers that is distributed based on managed care providers' performance in meeting quality objectives.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates quality incentives for managed care providers to meet performance objectives, directly advancing healthcare service standards and quality improvement goals.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6546: Prohibits the ownership, operation or control of pharmacies by pharmacy benefit managers

This bill prohibits pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) - companies that manage prescription drug coverage for insurers - from owning, operating, or controlling pharmacies directly or indirectly. It applies to all entities (including corporations and associations) currently violating this rule, requiring them to sell their pharmacy holdings within three years. The law defines "pharmacy benefit manager" using an existing public health law definition. This creates a clear separation between PBMs and pharmacies, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest in drug pricing and patient care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits PBMs from owning pharmacies to prevent conflicts of interest, ensuring fairer prescription drug coverage and improving patient access to pharmacy services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2032: Establishes temporary health care staffing agencies

Establishes temporary health care staffing agencies to assist qualified health care professionals to find temporary employment at health care facilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates temporary staffing agencies to connect healthcare professionals with facilities, improving access to care by addressing workforce shortages.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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died · New York · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 6266: Establishes a quality incentive program for managed care providers

Establishes a quality incentive program for managed care providers that is distributed based on managed care providers' performance in meeting quality objectives.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates quality incentives for managed care providers to meet performance goals, improving healthcare service quality and aligning with patient care standards.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4512: Relates to the ability for school districts to implement telehealth school-based mental health clinics

Grants school districts the ability to implement telehealth school-based mental health clinics; establishes the student mental telehealth reimbursement fund; relates to funding the student mental telehealth reimbursement fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a student mental telehealth reimbursement fund, allocating state budget resources to fund school-based mental health services as a public health initiative.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds telehealth mental health clinics in schools, enhancing student mental health support as part of educational access and student programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates telehealth mental health clinics in schools with dedicated funding, expanding student access to mental health services per healthcare topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health Telehealth

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8124: Relates to circumstances under which a consumer may be subject to a new special open enrollment period to choose a new health insurance plan

Allows for a new special open enrollment period to choose a new health insurance plan for consumers in certain instances to allow for continuity of care with an existing health care provider.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables special enrollment for continuity of care with existing providers, improving patient access to health insurance plans.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8576: Preserves access to affordable drugs

Relates to preserving access to affordable drugs; provides that an agreement resolving or settling, on a final or interim basis, a patent infringement claim, in connection with the sale of a pharmaceutical product, shall be presumed to have anticompetitive effects if a nonreference drug filer receives anything of value from another company asserting patent infringement and if the nonreference drug filer agrees to limit or forego research, development, manufacturing, marketing, or sales of the nonreference drug filer's product for any period of time.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prevents anticompetitive patent settlements delaying generic drug entry, directly improving patient access to affordable medications per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9225: Relates to health insurance and provider divestment

Provides that it is unlawful for any person to directly or indirectly own, operate, or control the whole or any part of a health insurance company and a health care provider; requires divestment within three years.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents conflicts of interest between insurers and providers, promoting fairer access and protecting patient rights through mandated divestment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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