Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 17, 2025

A 8738: Relates to reimbursement rates for certain programs established by not-for-profit and public skilled nursing facilities in upstate New York nursing home regions

Authorizes the commissioner of health to approve certain reimbursement rates for certain programs established by not-for-profit and public skilled nursing facilities in upstate New York nursing home regions that are designed to work collaboratively on efforts to improve nursing home efficiency, staffing, and quality of care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes reimbursement rate approvals for nursing facilities to improve staffing, efficiency, and care quality - directly advancing healthcare service delivery in nursing homes.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 28, 2025

A 901: Establishes the aging in place task force, and provides for its powers and duties

This bill (A 901) creates an aging in place task force within the Office for the Aging to study how the state can help older adults remain in their homes and communities. The task force will examine specific areas like transportation improvements, zoning changes for home care, nutrition programs, fraud protections, home medical care, tax incentives, and private insurance options. Composed of 14 members including state agency leaders and legislative appointees, the task force must report its findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature by January 1, 2028. The bill does not create new programs but directs the state to study existing policies and potential changes to support aging in place.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly lists 'tax incentives' as a study area for the aging task force, indicating support for tax policy solutions to address housing needs.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExamines home medical care access and private insurance options to support aging in place, aligning with healthcare access indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 700: Relates to certain data required in an annual report on the administration of managed long term care plans

This bill requires managed long term care plans in New York to submit detailed annual reports to the state health department, replacing previous biannual reporting. It mandates specific data including service utilization (like personal care hours), spending breakdowns (home/community vs. institutional care), complaint statistics, wait times for services, and metrics tracking shifts from nursing homes to community care. The reports must be published on the department's website in an interactive format for public comparison, with the first reports due by February 2026. These requirements directly affect all managed long term care plans operating in New York and provide transparency for enrollees and the public.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates detailed reporting on long-term care plans to increase transparency, track service metrics, and monitor shifts from nursing homes to community care, strengthening oversight of healthcare administration.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2025

S 762: Relates to quality improvement and increased consumer transparency in assisted living residences

Requires reporting and posting by assisted living facilities relating to quality measures and information concerning rates, rent, and service fees; requires a scoring system of the assisted living quality reporting.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires quality reporting and transparency in assisted living facilities, enhancing consumer access to care quality data and improving service standards within healthcare services.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 30, 2026

A 2731: Relates to the authority of certain existing assisted living programs to expand capacity by nine or fewer beds under an expedited process

Bill A 2731 authorizes certain existing assisted living programs to expand their capacity by adding a limited number of new beds. These programs can apply to add up to nine beds if they commit to serving individuals who receive medical assistance and the expansion does not require major renovations. The bill sets specific application periods for programs licensed by certain dates and establishes an expedited review process by the Department of Health, aiming for certification within 90 days.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes assisted living expansion for medical assistance recipients, improving access to healthcare services without major renovations or delays.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2319: Directs the commissioner of health to require each licensed home care service agency to submit an infection control plan and periodic reports detailing measures taken to protect clients from infection

Directs the commissioner of health to require each licensed home care service agency to submit an infection control plan and periodic reports detailing measures taken to protect clients from infection.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates infection control plans for home care agencies to protect clients, directly enhancing patient safety in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 2051: Authorizes increased equity withdrawals by certain non-public residential health care facilities

Authorizes increased equity withdrawals by certain non-public residential health care facilities; establishes the nursing home worker recruitment and safety fund.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes nursing home worker recruitment/safety fund, improving staffing quality and safety in healthcare facilities per bill summary.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes nursing home worker recruitment and safety fund, directly advancing workplace safety and worker protections in healthcare sector.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5015: Relates to applying a special Medicaid rate for releasees in nursing homes

Relates to applying a special Medicaid rate for releasees in facilities or discrete units within facilities that provide long term nursing or medical services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareApplies special Medicaid rate for nursing home releasees, expanding coverage under public health program for vulnerable populations95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1967: Relates to the use of electronic monitoring devices to monitor residents in assisted living residences and patients in nursing homes

Relates to the use of electronic monitoring devices to monitor residents in assisted living residences and patients in nursing homes; requires consent from roommates to such electronic monitoring.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires roommate consent for electronic monitoring in healthcare facilities, protecting patient privacy rights and autonomy in care settings.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2465: Relates to long term care insurance rates

Requires long term care insurance carriers who propose to raise long term care insurance premiums to obtain prior approval of the superintendent of financial services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires prior approval for premium increases, preventing sudden cost hikes and protecting consumer access to long-term care insurance coverage.85% confidence

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