Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

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

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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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

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 370: Relates to creating a nursing home resident quality and safety study

Relates to creating a nursing home resident quality and safety study to study the implementation of a globally recognized frailty index score methodology in nursing homes in New York state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates study to implement frailty index for nursing home quality/safety, aiming to improve care standards and resident outcomes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 3567: 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 HealthcareBill authorizes managed long-term care enrollment for rural nursing home residents, expanding access to healthcare services in underserved areas per bill A 3567.92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3604: Establishes the aging in place task force, and provides for its powers and duties

This bill establishes a 14-member task force within the Office for the Aging to study how the state can help older residents stay in their homes and communities ("age in place"). The task force will examine specific areas like transportation improvements, zoning changes for home care, nutrition programs, fraud protections, home medical services, tax incentives, and private insurance options. It requires the task force to issue a final report with recommendations to state leaders by January 1, 2028. The bill creates a procedural study group with no immediate policy changes, focusing solely on gathering information to inform future decisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates task force to study home medical services and insurance options for aging in place, directly advancing healthcare access for seniors through home-based care recommendations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2459: Provides for automatic enrollment and recertification simplification for Medicaid eligible recipients

This bill simplifies Medicaid enrollment and recertification for eligible New Yorkers. It automatically enrolls people needing long-term community care for over 120 days into a managed care plan (without requiring them to choose one), and automatically renews coverage for four specific groups: those in managed long-term care plans, recipients of personal care services, seniors with Social Security income in the Aged, Blind and Disabled category, and Medicare Savings Program participants. This eliminates the need for these groups to submit new applications or documentation for renewal. The changes aim to reduce administrative burdens while maintaining eligibility checks for other Medicaid recipients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAutomates Medicaid enrollment/renewal, removing barriers for vulnerable groups to maintain healthcare coverage and access services95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 525: Allows certain adult care facilities to arrange for limited nursing services

Allows an adult home, enriched housing facility, assisted living residence or special needs assisted living residence to provide for nursing services in the facility that are not continual, either by arrangement with a provider of nursing services or by employment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables non-continuous nursing services in adult care facilities, improving access to healthcare without restricting services or funding.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7994: Adds home care visits to existing provisions of law prohibiting health care employers from requiring a nurse to work more than such nurse's regularly scheduled work hours

Adds home care visits to existing provisions of law prohibiting health care employers from requiring a nurse to work more than such nurse's regularly scheduled work hours, including regularly scheduled home care visits.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects nurses from mandatory overtime during home care visits, supporting medical professionals' working conditions to improve healthcare delivery.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands existing nurse work hour protections to include home care visits, directly strengthening workplace safety and workers' rights by preventing mandatory overtime in home care settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6123: Extends wage parity for home care workers in upstate New York

This bill increases the minimum hourly pay for home care aides in upstate New York counties (excluding New York City boroughs and Nassau/Suffolk counties) by adding $3.22 per hour to their cash compensation. It directly affects home care workers employed in these regions, raising their base pay rate. The change takes effect October 1, 2025, and applies to the "cash portion" of their total compensation as defined by existing law. The bill does not alter regional pay rates but adds a fixed hourly amount to the existing minimum for eligible counties.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases pay for home care aides, improving workforce stability and access to home healthcare services, directly supporting medical professionals in healthcare delivery.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly increases minimum wage for home care aides by $3.22/hour, advancing worker compensation in Labor & Employment.95% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly Jan 27, 2026

A 3350: Relates to educating nursing home residents about the role of legal counsel in applying for Medicaid and Medicare benefits

Bill A 3350 requires nursing homes to inform their residents about their right to seek legal assistance. It specifically mandates that a statement be provided to patients regarding their right to legal counsel when applying for Medicaid and/or Medicare benefits. This bill amends the public health law to ensure nursing home residents are aware of this option during the benefit application process.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires nursing homes to inform residents about legal counsel for Medicaid/Medicare applications, improving access to existing healthcare benefits and protecting patient rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid Medicare

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