Healthcare (Children's Health)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1570: Permits any child who is at least fourteen years of age to have administered to himself or herself certain immunizations required or recommended by law

Permits any child who is at least fourteen years of age to have administered to themself, regardless of parental consent, certain immunizations required or recommended by law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows minors 14+ to self-administer required immunizations, improving access to public health services without parental consent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7729: Requires immunization against rotavirus for certain children

Bill S 7729 requires children attending public, private, or parochial schools in the state to receive age-appropriate immunization against rotavirus. This bill amends the public health law to add rotavirus to the list of mandatory immunizations for children between two months and eighteen years old. Parents or guardians are responsible for ensuring their children receive this vaccine from a health practitioner. Schools are prohibited from admitting or allowing children to attend for more than fourteen days without proof of this and other required immunizations. If parents cannot afford a private health practitioner, the immunization can be administered free of charge by a county health officer.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates rotavirus immunization for school-aged children, strengthening public health prevention through mandatory vaccination under public health law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 3964: Relates to including rescue inhaler prescriptions for asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases for individuals under age nineteen in the statewide immunization information system

Relates to including rescue inhaler prescriptions for asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases for individuals under age nineteen in the statewide immunization information system.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds rescue inhaler prescriptions for minors to immunization system, expanding access to respiratory care under public health program.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1010: Relates to retroactive enrollment in child health insurance plans

Permits coverage under Child Health Plus to take effect retroactively to the first day of the month in which the application was submitted for children who meet the eligibility criteria, provided that the applicant for insurance submits a completed and signed application and required information and documentation within sixty days of the child's birth.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables retroactive coverage for Child Health Plus, ensuring continuous insurance access for eligible children without gaps, expanding health coverage access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7304: Prohibits private insurers from charging co-payments for an annual pediatric eye exam completed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist

This bill prohibits private health insurers in New York from charging co-payments for annual pediatric eye exams performed by optometrists or ophthalmologists. It directly affects children under 19 covered by private insurance, ensuring they receive these exams without out-of-pocket costs. The law amends insurance regulations to explicitly include annual pediatric eye exams as a covered preventive service under the same co-payment-free rules as other well-child visits. This change applies to exams conducted once per calendar year, regardless of the time since the previous exam.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEliminates co-pays for pediatric eye exams under private insurance, expanding preventive care access for children under 19 and strengthening coverage under healthcare policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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died · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 5339: Provides for dentist loan repayment and practice support

This bill creates two programs to support dentists practicing in underserved areas of New York. It allocates $1.2 million annually (2025-2028) for loan repayment, covering up to 8 dentists trained in teaching hospitals and others working in underserved communities, with a 3-year practice commitment. An additional $3 million annually funds practice support, offering up to $70,000 per year for private practice or $50,000 for other settings, prioritizing dentists from teaching hospitals. Funding is distributed regionally (1/3 to NYC, 2/3 statewide) without competitive bidding. The programs target general/pediatric dentists and aim to address shortages in communities determined by the commissioner.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $4.2M annually for dentist loan repayment and practice support in underserved areas, directly improving dental care access and provider retention.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6033: Directs department of health to contract with community organizations for distribution of information on health care services and benefits available to immigrants

Directs the department of health to contract with community-based organizations and not-for-profit corporations for the provision of outreach, information and educational services to immigrants on the availability of health care services, medical assistance, emergency medical assistance, the family health plus program and the child health insurance plan.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects outreach to immigrants about existing health programs (medical assistance, CHIP, Family Health Plus), improving access to healthcare services and benefits.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill directs the Department of Health to provide outreach and information on health care services and benefits specifically for immigrants, which strengthens immigrant services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Driver Licenses & IDs Immigrant Services

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 24, 2025

S 3200: Relates to mandatory influenza vaccine for persons attending daycare

This bill mandates that children attending licensed daycare facilities in New York must receive the influenza vaccine, as recommended by federal health guidelines. It directly affects parents or legal guardians of children aged two months to eighteen years enrolled in licensed daycare programs. The law requires caregivers to ensure their child receives the vaccine, with free administration available through county health officers for families unable to afford private providers. Existing requirements for other vaccines (like measles or polio) remain unchanged; this bill specifically adds influenza to the list of required immunizations for daycare attendance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates flu vaccines for daycare children with free access for low-income families, advancing public health program participation and improving vaccine access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7052: Relates to the rates of payment for certified home health agencies

This bill requires New York State to establish episodic payments (a payment system based on specific care episodes rather than per visit) as the standard method for reimbursing certified home health agencies starting October 1, 2025. It directly affects Medicaid managed care plans, child health insurance plans, and Essential Health Plans operating in New York by mandating they use this payment system and ensure access to home health services for enrolled members. The law requires the state commissioner to notify these plans annually about their responsibilities, emphasizing that home health services reduce avoidable hospital costs. Plans may still negotiate alternative payment rates with agencies, including value-based options tied to health outcomes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates episodic payments for home health agencies, ensuring access to services under Medicaid/insurance plans, directly improving patient access to home health care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Hospitals Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2704: Requires maternity patients are supplied with an immunization schedule and recommendations for newborns

This bill requires hospitals and birth centers to provide new parents with a printed informational leaflet containing the official immunization schedule and recommendations for newborns. The leaflet must be distributed at pre-booking, during maternity care, or at discharge, and must include the schedule established by health officials under existing law. Hospitals may also offer additional explanatory materials alongside the leaflet. The health department must make this information available online for public access.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospitals to provide immunization schedules to new parents, improving access to public health recommendations and supporting preventive care for newborns.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Women's Health

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