Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 7705: Relates to Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing

This bill sets minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services provided to eligible patients in New York. It requires payments to be at least 80% of the standard CHAMPUS/TRICARE rate for the New York area, effective July 1, 2026. The Department of Health must publish a detailed private duty nursing rate schedule at least 30 days before the effective date and annually thereafter. This directly affects Medicaid-enrolled patients receiving private duty nursing care and the home care providers who deliver these services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates 80% of TRICARE rates for Medicaid nursing reimbursement, increasing provider payments to improve access for patients. Directly advances healthcare funding and access for Medicaid-enrolled individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 8, 2026

A 4162: Relates to Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing

This bill sets minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services starting July 1, 2026. It requires the Department of Health (DOH) to publish a private duty nursing rate schedule at least 30 days before implementation and annually thereafter. Reimbursements must be no less than 80% of the applicable CHAMPUS/TRICARE maximum allowable charge for New York locality. The policy directly affects Medicaid enrollees receiving private duty nursing care and the home care providers delivering these services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSets minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates (80% of TRICARE) for private duty nursing, ensuring adequate provider payments and improving access to care for Medicaid enrollees.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

Track

passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 7859: Relates to the authority of certain existing assisted living programs to expand capacity by nine or fewer beds under an expedited process

Senate Bill S 7859 authorizes certain existing assisted living programs to add up to nine new beds through an expedited approval process. These additional beds must be dedicated to serving individuals who receive medical assistance. To be eligible, programs must be in good standing with the Department of Health and comply with state and local requirements. The bill sets specific application periods for providers licensed by various dates up to April 1, 2024, and mandates that the Commissioner of Health certify additional beds within 90 days of receiving a satisfactory application.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands assisted living capacity for medical assistance recipients via expedited process, improving access to healthcare services for vulnerable populations.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5203: Requires insurers which issue contracts providing long term care benefits to maintain records of policies cancelled due to increased premiums

Requires insurers which issue contracts providing long term care benefits to maintain records of policies cancelled during each year and requires that such records indicate which policies were cancelled due to, or within thirty days after, an increase in policy premiums.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to track premium-related cancellations, promoting transparency to protect consumer access to long-term care coverage and prevent unfair policy terminations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 24, 2026

A 5006: Creates the district long-term care ombudsperson council program

This bill (A 5006) creates a district-level program to coordinate volunteer ombudspersons serving in long-term care facilities across each assembly district. It establishes "district councils" consisting of appointed coordinators (paid stipends) and trained resident advocates who work with local programs to address facility concerns. Key provisions require standardized annual training on cultural competency, laws, and investigative techniques for all council members, and mandate that care facilities include council contact information in new resident welcome packets alongside patient rights. The program aims to improve oversight and support for residents in long-term care facilities through structured volunteer coordination.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates oversight system for long-term care facilities requiring standardized training to address facility concerns and protect resident rights, strengthening care quality oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3389: Relates to safe staffing levels at nursing homes

Relates to safe staffing levels at nursing homes; requires the department of health to give significant weight to labor supply shortages in particular regions during any declared statewide disaster emergency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires department to prioritize labor shortages in nursing home staffing during disasters, ensuring patient safety and quality care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care

Track

signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 5369: 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 HealthcareBill establishes nursing home worker recruitment/safety fund, improving staffing and safety in healthcare facilities, directly supporting healthcare services.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes nursing home worker recruitment and safety fund, directly improving workplace safety standards for healthcare workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5540: Extends wage parity for home care workers in upstate New York

This bill (S 5540) sets a new minimum hourly wage rate for home care workers in upstate New York counties, excluding New York City boroughs and Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties. It requires the cash portion of their minimum wage to be the existing regional rate plus an additional $3.22 per hour, effective October 1, 2025. The policy directly affects home care aides working in these specified upstate counties. It extends existing wage parity protections by adding a fixed hourly supplement to regional wage rates.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases wages for home care workers (a healthcare workforce) in upstate NY, improving service quality and access to home health services.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases minimum wage for home care workers by $3.22/hr, directly advancing wage parity protections and strengthening compensation standards for covered workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Minimum Wage

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1762: Relates to the maximum hours for home care aides

This bill limits home care aides to 12-hour shifts without their explicit consent. It prohibits employers from requiring overtime beyond this limit, and any agreement for longer shifts must be voluntarily provided in writing for each specific instance. The law protects aides from retaliation, including dismissal or penalties, for refusing excessive hours or reporting violations. Exceptions only apply during true emergencies after exhausting all staffing options, and even then, overtime cannot exceed four hours without consent.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill limits home care aide shifts to 12 hours without consent, protects against retaliation, and ensures voluntary agreements, directly supporting healthcare workforce conditions and patient care quality.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentLimits mandatory overtime, requires written consent for extended shifts, prohibits retaliation for refusing excessive hours - directly protects home care aides' rights and workplace standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Labor Standards

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3507: Requires nursing homes and assisted living facilities to provide and maintain automated external defibrillators

Requires nursing homes and assisted living facilities to provide and maintain automated external defibrillators in quantities and types deemed by the commissioner to be adequate to ensure ready and appropriate access for use during emergencies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates AEDs in facilities for emergency cardiac care, directly improving patient safety and access to life-saving equipment in healthcare settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

Track