Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 9084: Establishes a maternal health monitoring pilot program

Establishes a maternal health monitoring pilot program within the department of health to offer eligible participants improved maternal health care through remote patient monitoring for maternal hypertension and maternal diabetes; requires delivery of a report.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes maternal health monitoring pilot for hypertension/diabetes via remote monitoring, directly improving maternal healthcare access and outcomes as per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 8678: Expands Medicaid coverage to include pharmacological treatment for hyperhidrosis

Expands Medicaid coverage to include pharmacological treatment for hyperhidrosis when such treatment is ordered by a physician, registered physician assistant, or registered nurse practitioner; provides that the provisions shall not take effect unless all necessary approvals under federal law and regulation have been obtained to receive federal financial participation in the costs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands Medicaid coverage for pharmacological hyperhidrosis treatment, directly advancing patient access to healthcare services and aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medicaid

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10030: Requires health insurers to provide coverage for speech therapy for stuttering

This bill requires health insurers in New York to cover speech therapy for stuttering, directly affecting people with stuttering who need this treatment. Insurers must cover all costs for therapy (including both habilitative and rehabilitative treatment) when recommended by a physician, with no limits on the number of visits or duration. Coverage may be denied only if therapy is already provided through school-based education plans (like IEPs), but insurers must still cover supplemental therapy outside of school settings when a physician refers the patient. The law applies to all individual, group, and health service corporation insurance policies issued or renewed after its effective date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage for speech therapy for stuttering, expanding access to necessary treatment without visit limits or duration restrictions.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9680: Authorizes one or more demonstration projects that permit a managed long-term care plan to enroll persons that are permanently placed in a nursing home in rural areas

Authorizes one or more demonstration projects that permit a managed long-term care plan to enroll persons that are permanently placed in a nursing home and to manage the nursing home benefit in one or more rural areas.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes demonstration projects for managed long-term care enrollment in rural nursing homes, improving access to coordinated care services for residents in underserved areas.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9651: Establishes a maternal health monitoring pilot program

Establishes a maternal health monitoring pilot program within the department of health to offer eligible participants improved maternal health care through remote patient monitoring for maternal hypertension and maternal diabetes; requires delivery of a report.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes maternal health monitoring pilot to improve care via remote monitoring for hypertension/diabetes, advancing healthcare access and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8650: Establishes a caregiver tax credit and a family caregiver reimbursement program

Establishes a caregiver tax credit of up to six thousand dollars and a family caregiver reimbursement program to offset out-of-pocket spending by family caregivers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit reducing burden for caregivers, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income families.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tax credit and reimbursement for family caregivers to offset out-of-pocket costs, supporting healthcare access and reducing financial burden on caregivers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9686: Requires insurance and Medicaid coverage for inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment for a period of not less than forty-five days

This bill requires health insurance plans and Medicaid to cover inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment for a minimum of 45 days. It directly affects individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders by mandating that insurers cannot impose stricter financial limits or treatment restrictions on these services than they do for general medical care. Key provisions include prohibiting extra costs or prior authorization requirements for substance treatment that are more restrictive than those applied to other medical benefits. The law applies to all comprehensive insurance policies and Medicaid plans, ensuring coverage for detoxification, rehabilitation, and medically necessary residential care without arbitrary time limits.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates substance abuse treatment coverage, directly supporting rehabilitation programs to reduce recidivism - key criminal justice reform indicator.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance/Medicaid coverage for substance abuse treatment, removing financial barriers and aligning with general medical care standards, directly expanding mental health services access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9063: Includes avoidant/restrictive food intake disorders as eating disorders for the purposes of mental health

This bill expands New York's official definition of "eating disorder" in mental health law to explicitly include avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), alongside existing conditions like anorexia and bulimia. It directly affects individuals diagnosed with ARFID by ensuring they qualify for mental health services, insurance coverage, and prevention programs previously limited to other recognized eating disorders. The key mechanism amends two laws: updating the definition in the Mental Hygiene Law (Section 30.02) and requiring the state's eating disorders awareness program to cover this newly included condition. This change ensures ARFID is formally recognized in medical and mental health practice under state law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands mental health coverage by including ARFID in eating disorder definitions, ensuring access to services and insurance for affected individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8838: Provides parity to durable medical equipment providers by requiring Medicaid managed care organizations to reimburse such providers

Provides parity to durable medical equipment providers by requiring Medicaid managed care organizations to reimburse such providers at no less than one hundred percent of the medical assistance durable medical equipment fee schedule for the same service or item.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates full reimbursement for DME providers under Medicaid, improving access to essential equipment and preventing underpayment that could restrict provider participation in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8841: Allows individuals to register in the donate life registry through personal income tax filings

S 8841 adds mandatory electronic personal income tax filings as a new method for New Yorkers to register for the Donate Life Registry, which facilitates organ, eye, and tissue donation. It requires tax forms subject to electronic filing to include a clear, conspicuous question asking: "Would you like to be added to the Donate Life Registry? Check box for 'yes' or 'skip this question'." This change directly affects all New York residents who file taxes electronically, making organ donation registration part of routine tax processing. The bill updates existing public health law provisions to include tax filings alongside other registration methods like driver's licenses and health insurance applications.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill facilitates organ donation registration via tax filings, increasing donor registry participation and supporting public health initiatives in healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Public Health

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