S 9589 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to coverage for New Yorkers losing insurance due to the implementation of HR 1

This bill creates a state premium assistance program in New York to provide health insurance coverage to individuals who lose coverage due to changes in federal immigration policies. It directly affects lawfully present immigrants who currently qualify for federal subsidies but may become ineligible due to their immigration status. The program would offer financial assistance equivalent to federal premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions based on household income, starting no later than January 1, 2027. Additionally, the bill expands eligibility for existing coverage to include certain low-income residents regardless of federal funding availability, with special provisions for pregnant individuals and their children.
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Introduced Mar 26, 2026 Last action Mar 26, 2026
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REFERRED TO HEALTH
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1 primary · 38 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Gustavo Rivera
Gustavo Rivera
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
33
Co
Photo of Andrew Gounardes
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
NY
26
Co
Photo of April Baskin
April Baskin
DDemocratic
NY
63
Co
Photo of Brian Kavanagh
Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
NY
27
Co
Photo of Chris Ryan
Chris Ryan
DDemocratic
NY
50
Co
Photo of Cordell Cleare
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
NY
30
Co
Photo of Erik Bottcher
Erik Bottcher
DDemocratic
NY
47
Co
Photo of Jabari Brisport
Jabari Brisport
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
25
Co
Photo of Jamaal Bailey
Jamaal Bailey
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
36
Co
Photo of James Sanders
James Sanders
DDemocratic
NY
10
Co
Photo of James Skoufis
James Skoufis
DDemocratic
NY
42