Healthcare (Insurance)

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 8, 2026

S 9849: Relates to the administration of certain immunizations

Authorizes a licensed pharmacist to administer any recommendations made by the commissioner of health pertaining to a vaccine that has been authorized by the federal Food and Drug Administration; relates to insurance coverage for immunizations; removes the requirement to follow the advisory committee on immunization practices of the centers for disease control and prevention recommendation for immunization against meningococcal disease.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to vaccines by allowing pharmacists to administer them and addresses insurance coverage, strengthening public health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 9945: Protects the health insurance benefits of retirees of public employers and contributions of Medicare-eligible retirees of public employers

Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects existing health insurance benefits and contributions for retirees, preventing reduction of coverage.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects health insurance benefits for public employer retirees, directly supporting worker benefits and rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicare

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10488: 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 HealthcareBill expands health coverage by allowing retroactive enrollment in child health insurance, improving access to healthcare for eligible children.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 26, 2026

S 9589: Relates to coverage for New Yorkers losing insurance due to the implementation of HR 1

This bill creates a state premium assistance program in New York to provide health insurance coverage to individuals who lose coverage due to changes in federal immigration policies. It directly affects lawfully present immigrants who currently qualify for federal subsidies but may become ineligible due to their immigration status. The program would offer financial assistance equivalent to federal premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions based on household income, starting no later than January 1, 2027. Additionally, the bill expands eligibility for existing coverage to include certain low-income residents regardless of federal funding availability, with special provisions for pregnant individuals and their children.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state premium assistance program providing financial aid to individuals losing insurance, directly funding health coverage through state resources.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates state premium assistance program to provide health insurance coverage to individuals losing coverage due to federal immigration policy changes, directly expanding health coverage access.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill provides health insurance assistance to lawfully present immigrants losing coverage due to federal immigration policy changes, protecting immigrant access to essential services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 27, 2026

A 10747: Requires health insurance plans to cover a medically necessary peripheral artery disease screening test for any at-risk individual

Requires health insurance plans to cover a medically necessary peripheral artery disease screening test for any at-risk individual; prohibits imposition of patient cost sharing for follow-up screenings or diagnostics.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for medically necessary screening tests and prohibits cost sharing, expanding access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10595: Relates to ensuring continued access to backup devices for patients with cochlear implants

This bill requires health insurance policies to cover cochlear implants and backup devices for patients with hearing loss. It mandates that insurance plans provide backup devices not only during the initial implantation but also when patients receive upgrades or replacements of their implants after several years. The coverage applies to all comprehensive medical insurance policies and is exempt from annual deductibles and coinsurance requirements. This legislation directly affects individuals with cochlear implants and their health insurance providers by ensuring continuous access to necessary backup equipment throughout the patient's treatment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for cochlear implants and backup devices, expanding healthcare access and protecting patient rights for hearing loss treatment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 9523: Relates to coverage for treatments to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

This bill requires insurance companies, health service corporations, and medical expense indemnity corporations to cover medically necessary diagnostic testing and FDA-approved treatments for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The coverage applies to all medical, major medical, or comprehensive-type insurance policies issued, renewed, or modified on or after the bill's effective date. Insurers must allow licensed physicians to determine the necessity of these treatments and cannot use step therapy to delay or deny coverage for FDA-approved medications prescribed to slow disease progression. The law directly affects individuals with Alzheimer's or related conditions who have health insurance in the state, ensuring their access to approved treatments without additional hurdles.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for Alzheimer's diagnostic testing and FDA-approved treatments, expanding access to critical healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 9366: Establishes a uniform effective date for health insurance benefit mandates

Establishes a uniform effective date for health insurance benefit mandates by requiring that every law that adds provisions to or amends provisions of sections 3216, 3221, and 4303 of the insurance law requiring a policy of health insurance to provide coverage for a new health care service, treatment, or benefit, or that otherwise mandates coverage under such policy shall take effect no earlier than the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law and shall apply to policies and contracts issued, renewed, modified, altered or amended on or after such effective date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes uniform effective dates for health insurance benefit mandates, ensuring predictable implementation of new coverage requirements and protecting consumer access to mandated health benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 27, 2026

A 10748: Relates to coverage for treatments to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

This bill requires health insurance plans, including individual, group, and government-sponsored coverage, to pay for FDA-approved treatments and diagnostic tests for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The coverage applies when a licensed physician determines the treatment is medically necessary and follows FDA labeling requirements. Plans subject to this bill cannot use step therapy, which would otherwise require patients to try less expensive options before accessing these specific treatments. The law takes effect on January 1st following its passage and applies to all policies issued, renewed, or modified on or after that date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for Alzheimer's treatments and prohibits step therapy, expanding patient access to necessary care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 3, 2026

A 10397: Relates to the date of enrollment in the child health insurance plan program; repealer

Eliminates the prospective enrollment waiting period for children under the age of nineteen enrolling in the child health insurance plan program by enrolling a child retroactively to the first day of the month in which they are approved for coverage under such program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill eliminates enrollment waiting periods for children in health insurance, improving access to coverage and strengthening healthcare protections for minors.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance

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