Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1499: Enacts the "New York long term care trust act" and establishes the New York long term care trust program

Establishes the New York long term care trust program to provide long term care benefits for eligible residents who have paid the required premium contributions and are in need of assistance with at least two activities of daily living as determined by the department of health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes long-term care trust program providing benefits for residents needing assistance with daily activities, expanding healthcare coverage and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 1617: Provides for automatic enrollment and recertification simplification for Medicaid eligible recipients

This bill simplifies enrollment and recertification for New York Medicaid recipients needing long-term care. It automatically assigns people requiring community-based long-term care for over 120 days to a managed care plan (based on prior care workers, quality, and location), unless they choose otherwise. It also allows certain groups - like those in managed long-term care plans, receiving personal care services, or getting fixed Social Security income - to recertify automatically without resubmitting resource documentation, using "attestation" instead. These changes aim to reduce administrative burdens for both recipients and the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAutomates Medicaid enrollment/recertification for long-term care, reducing administrative barriers and improving access to health coverage for eligible recipients without requiring resubmission.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1858: Expands protections regarding violations of safety conditions in adult care facilities

Expands protections regarding violations of safety conditions in adult care facilities; provides penalties for safety violations and operating without a valid license; prohibits reductions in fines in certain circumstances where a patient is endangered or harmed.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands patient safety protections in adult care facilities by imposing penalties for violations and prohibiting reduced fines when patients are endangered, directly strengthening healthcare facility safety standards.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands safety protections in facilities with penalties for violations, improving workplace safety for employees - aligning with Labor & Employment protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 3184: 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 HealthcareBill enables nursing services in adult care facilities, improving access to healthcare for residents by allowing facility arrangements for limited nursing care.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care

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vetoed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 8222: 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 HealthcareAuthorizes health commissioner to approve reimbursement rates for nursing facilities to improve efficiency, staffing, and quality of care, directly advancing healthcare service quality.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6091: Ensures identical health benefits for public retirees

Ensures that public retirees are not having their skilled nursing care benefits reduced under the state health benefit plan at the time they enroll for medicare.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents reduction of skilled nursing benefits for public retirees upon Medicare enrollment, protecting existing coverage and aligning with benefit protection indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prevents reduction of health benefits for public retirees, protecting post-employment benefits tied to prior employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicare

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2349: Relates to imposing a nursing home purchase moratorium on those who own or have owned failing facilities

This bill prevents nursing home owners who have operated facilities with poor safety or quality inspection scores from purchasing new facilities for 24 months. It requires all applicants to disclose every nursing home they or their spouses own in the state, and the health department blocks purchases if any disclosed facility had recent violations. Owners must wait until the failing facility meets all standards for 24 consecutive months before buying new properties. The law applies to individuals, corporations, and other entities seeking to expand their nursing home operations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents owners of failing nursing homes from purchasing new facilities, requiring quality improvements before acquisitions. Strengthens patient safety standards in healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBlocks nursing home owners with safety violations from purchasing new facilities, enforcing higher safety standards to protect workers in healthcare settings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 749: Provides for coordination between the department of health and the state long-term care ombudsperson regarding residential health care facilities

Provides for coordination between the department of health and the state long-term care ombudsperson regarding residential health care facilities, including such facilities' compliance with state and federal law, and histories of complaints.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates coordination between health department and ombudsman to ensure facility compliance and address complaints, strengthening oversight of residential care facilities and protecting resident rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 3617: Enacts the "Jamie Rose care provider act"

This bill requires specific health care facilities - including home care agencies, hospices, health maintenance organizations, and shared health facilities - to create written policies for identifying, assessing, and referring suspected or confirmed domestic violence cases. It mandates staff training for clinical and security personnel, coordination with local domestic violence victim assistance organizations, and advising patients about available support services. The law excludes hospitals (as defined in public health law) and directs the health commissioner to develop model policies and identify local victim assistance organizations. These requirements take effect one year after enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates healthcare facilities to create domestic violence protocols, staff training, and patient referrals - enhancing patient safety and support services within healthcare, aligning with protecting patient rights and improving care access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 3609: Relates to Medicaid reimbursement rates for rural home health care providers

This bill increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for rural home health care providers to cover actual transportation costs incurred while delivering services in designated rural areas. It directly affects home health agencies providing in-home care to Medicaid recipients in rural locations, requiring the state commissioner to develop separate cost calculations for transportation expenses. The reimbursement increase applies to all home health services under Medicaid, including those provided through federal waivers. The bill mandates that payments cover the specific extra costs of rural service delivery, not general operational expenses.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid reimbursement rates for rural home health providers to cover transportation costs, improving access to in-home care services and ensuring adequate funding for rural care delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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