Healthcare (Medicaid)

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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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1570: 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 HealthcareBill establishes special Medicaid rate for nursing home care, ensuring coverage access for releasees - directly funds healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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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

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3963: Relates to recovery community centers

This bill establishes a voluntary certification program for recovery community centers that support individuals recovering from substance use disorders. It requires the state commissioner to create evidence-based regulations covering staffing, safety, participant rights, confidentiality, and coordination with other services. Certified centers will be listed on a state website as verified options, and the commissioner can inspect them, impose penalties for noncompliance, and ensure services are Medicaid-reimbursable. The program directly affects recovery centers seeking recognition and the state agency implementing oversight.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes recovery centers with evidence-based standards, supporting rehabilitation to reduce recidivism - a key criminal justice reform goal.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes certification program for substance use recovery centers with evidence-based regulations, enhancing mental health service access and patient rights per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Medicaid Substance Abuse

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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

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 4462: Authorizes Medicaid coverage for the complex care assistant program

Establishes a program for specific individuals to become complex care assistants and provide private duty nursing services to certain Medicaid enrollees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes Medicaid coverage for complex care assistants, expanding access to private duty nursing services for enrollees.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 9, 2025

S 8179: Extends current exemptions of income and resources for public assistance programs

This bill extends existing income and resource exemptions for public assistance programs under the 1997 welfare reform law. It changes the expiration date of these exemptions from August 22, 2025, to August 22, 2027. The extension ensures that individuals and families receiving benefits like SNAP or Medicaid will continue to qualify without losing eligibility due to income changes during this period. The bill also includes a retroactive provision to cover the period starting August 22, 2025, if enacted after that date. This change directly affects low-income households enrolled in state public assistance programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends income/resource exemptions for SNAP/Medicaid eligibility, preserving public assistance funding continuity without interruption or cost increases.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends Medicaid eligibility exemptions, preventing loss of healthcare coverage for low-income individuals by maintaining income/resource thresholds.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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died · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 3566: Relates to including dental implants, replacement dental prosthetic appliances, crowns and root canals as medically necessary dental care and services for coverage under the Medicaid program

Includes implants, replacement dental prosthetic appliances, crowns and root canals as medically necessary dental care and services for coverage under the Medicaid program if a qualified dentist authorizes the procedures.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to include dental implants, crowns, and root canals as medically necessary, increasing access to dental care for beneficiaries.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2025

S 800: Relates to recommendations of the traumatic brain injury services coordinating council

This bill amends New York's public health law to establish requirements for the Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council. The council must develop annual recommendations addressing service availability, costs, regional disparities, emerging trends, Medicaid waiver differences, and administrative efficiency for individuals with traumatic brain injury. These recommendations must be posted annually on the state health department's website. The bill directly affects individuals with traumatic brain injury and service providers by mandating structured, transparent policy input on service delivery improvements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes council to develop annual recommendations improving service coordination, availability, and access for traumatic brain injury patients under public health law.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6729: Relates to educational materials pertaining to sexual health to individuals enrolled in Medicaid

Requires social services districts to distribute educational materials pertaining to sexual health, including information on HIV prevention and pre-exposure prophylaxis to individuals enrolled in Medicaid.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires Medicaid recipients to receive sexual health/HIV prevention education, expanding access to critical public health information within healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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