Healthcare (Medicaid)

signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 1016: Relates to recommendations of the traumatic brain injury services coordinating council

This bill establishes a council to make annual recommendations to health departments about services for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The council must consider service availability, emerging trends, differences in Medicaid waiver outcomes, and administrative efficiency when developing its recommendations. These recommendations must be posted annually on the department's website to increase transparency around TBI service planning.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes council to improve TBI service recommendations, enhancing transparency and coordination within healthcare delivery systems.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 848: Relates to sales and compensating use taxes in the county of Livingston

This bill (S 848) authorizes Livingston County to impose an additional 1% sales tax on top of existing rates, effective June 2023 through November 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Livingston County who pay sales tax on goods and services. The key provision requires all revenue from this additional tax to first cover the county's Medicaid expenses, with any remaining funds then deposited into the county's general fund for other purposes. The tax must be collected separately from other county taxes and managed in a dedicated special fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes 1% sales tax to fund Medicaid first, then general fund, directly allocating tax revenue to essential public service (Medicaid) and fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates 1% sales tax revenue to directly cover county Medicaid expenses, explicitly funding healthcare services under public health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax State Budget Medicaid

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 5433: Establishes the New York state service corps, relates to the New York state service corps - health services track; repealer

This bill creates the New York State Service Corps, administered by the Department of Labor with coordination from the Departments of Parks, Recreation, and Health. It provides educational service opportunities - including residential programs, fellowships, and internships - for youth, recent graduates, retirees, and individuals pursuing high school equivalency, without replacing civil service positions. The bill also establishes a specific health services track that places health professionals (such as nurses and therapists) in eligible facilities with critical staffing shortages, including correctional centers, mental health facilities, and non-profit health centers serving Medicaid-eligible patients. This track replaces previous public health law provisions to increase health services availability in underserved settings.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates educational service opportunities (fellowships, internships) for youth and high school equivalency seekers, expanding access to education.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a health services track placing health professionals in service roles, advancing healthcare workforce development without replacing civil service positions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Medicaid Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 11, 2025

A 7251: Extends the authorization for Chautauqua county to impose an additional one percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Chautauqua County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax until November 30, 2027. The tax applies to residents and businesses in the county, with revenue allocated as follows: 3/20 (15%) distributed to local cities, towns, and villages based on population, and the remainder funding county Medicaid costs, road projects, capital improvements, and debt repayment. It modifies existing tax law to continue this specific rate structure beyond its previous expiration. The policy directly affects county taxpayers and shapes how local tax revenue is distributed for public services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends 1% sales tax authority to fund Medicaid, roads, capital projects, and debt repayment, directly supporting public budget allocations and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates tax revenue to fund county Medicaid costs, directly supporting healthcare funding as specified in the bill's revenue distribution.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates tax revenue specifically to 'road projects' and 'capital improvements' as part of its funding structure, directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Medicaid Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1341: Authorizes a prenatal and postpartum informational mobile application

This bill (A 1341) creates a New York state mobile application for Medicaid-eligible individuals who are pregnant, postpartum, or seeking prenatal care. The app must provide New York-specific health resources, program links, and multilingual support, developed through a competitive state contract. Developers must share anonymized usage data (like user numbers and engagement) with lawmakers but cannot sell or share personal user information. The app must meet state health standards and be accessible across all mobile platforms.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates app providing Medicaid-eligible pregnant/postpartum individuals with health resources and program access, improving patient access to prenatal/postpartum care services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates anonymized data sharing without selling personal information, directly protecting user privacy in app development per data privacy indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6921: Relates to removing the prohibition on firearm silencers

Provides that dental insurance coverage shall include coverage for night guards; defines dental night guards; provides that dental night guards shall be covered under Medicaid.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates dental insurance coverage for night guards under Medicaid, expanding dental benefits and strengthening public health program coverage per healthcare policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3942: Provides for the allocation of monies for dental health services in the medicaid managed care program, the child health insurance program and the family health plus program

Provides for the allocation of monies for dental health services in the medicaid managed care program, the child health insurance program and the family health plus program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates funds for dental services in Medicaid/CHIP programs, expanding healthcare coverage access under existing public health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid

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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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signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 7149: Extends the authorization for Chautauqua county to impose an additional one percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Chautauqua County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax until November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Chautauqua County who pay sales taxes, as the county will continue collecting this tax during the extended period. The bill specifies that 3/20th of the tax revenue must be allocated to local municipalities based on population, while the remainder funds county Medicaid expenses, road projects, capital improvements, and debt repayment. This is a procedural extension of an existing tax authorization, not a new tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends county sales tax authority to fund Medicaid, roads, and debt repayment, directly allocating revenue to public services per Budget & Taxes topic indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates tax revenue to county Medicaid expenses, directly funding healthcare services as specified in the summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates tax revenue to 'road projects' as specified in summary, directly funding transportation infrastructure maintenance and development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Medicaid Roads & Highways