Healthcare (Primary Care)

in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 10190: Establishes a certified community behavioral health clinic public awareness campaign

Establishes a certified community behavioral health clinic public awareness campaign to educate the public regarding certified community behavioral health clinics.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a public awareness campaign to educate the public about certified community behavioral health clinics, improving access to mental health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Primary Care

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passed · New York · Assembly May 14, 2026

K 1362: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 10-16, 2026, as Family Physician Week in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 10-16, 2026, as Family Physician Week. The resolution is intended to honor the contributions of family doctors and medical students who provide primary care across the state. It does not create new laws or change any regulations, but rather serves as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge the profession during a specific week. The bill directs that a copy of this recognition be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul for her signature.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill honors family physicians, acknowledging their vital role in primary care and patient access, though it is symbolic with no legislative changes.60% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 10619: Establishes a certified community behavioral health clinic public awareness campaign

Establishes a certified community behavioral health clinic public awareness campaign to educate the public regarding certified community behavioral health clinics.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a public awareness campaign for community behavioral health clinics, improving public access to mental health services and strengthening healthcare infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Primary Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9383: Expands the START-UP NY program to include medical primary care services

This bill expands New York's START-UP NY program to include medical primary care services, such as clinics offering routine check-ups and basic treatments. Previously excluded, primary care providers (e.g., community health centers) can now qualify for the program’s tax incentives and benefits. The change modifies eligibility rules in the Economic Development Law to remove the prior exclusion of primary care practices. This affects medical providers seeking to establish or grow operations on state university campuses, though specific campus exceptions remain unchanged.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax incentives for primary care providers under START-UP NY, providing tax relief to qualifying medical services95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves exclusion of primary care providers from tax incentive program, enabling clinics to expand services and improve patient access to routine care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Primary Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 9374: Directs the commissioner of health to establish best practice protocols to screen children four years of age and younger for vision problems

This bill requires New York's health commissioner to create and maintain standardized vision screening protocols for children under four years old. Pediatric primary care providers must use these protocols, which incorporate American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines and include objective screening tools during key developmental stages. The protocols must also include clear referral pathways for children needing further vision evaluation. The health commissioner must update the protocols every two years and issue necessary rules for implementation. This directly affects pediatric healthcare providers and infants/toddlers in New York.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates standardized vision screening protocols for children under four, enhancing preventive pediatric healthcare services and aligning with public health program goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Primary Care

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passed both · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 6484: Relates to copayment and coinsurance charged for physical and occupational therapy services

Provides that any copayment or coinsurance amount charged by an insurer to the insured for services rendered by a physical therapist or an occupational therapist shall not be more than twenty-five percent greater than the copayment or coinsurance amount imposed for an office visit to a licensed primary care physician or osteopath for the same or a similar diagnosed condition.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCaps copayments for PT/OT at 25% above primary care rates, reducing patient cost barriers for essential therapies and improving access to covered services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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in committee · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 5045: Relates to copayment and coinsurance charged for physical and occupational therapy services

Provides that any copayment or coinsurance amount charged by an insurer to the insured for services rendered by a physical therapist or an occupational therapist shall not be more than twenty-five percent greater than the copayment or coinsurance amount imposed for an office visit to a licensed primary care physician or osteopath for the same or a similar diagnosed condition.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCaps copayments for therapy at 25% above primary care, reducing patient costs and improving access to physical/occupational therapy services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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signed · New York · Senate Feb 14, 2025

S 760: Relates to requiring insurance coverage for epinephrine auto-injectors

This bill requires New York health insurance plans covering prescription drugs to include coverage for at least two epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions. It caps out-of-pocket costs for these devices at $100 annually, regardless of the plan's deductible, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing rules. The law applies to all major medical, group, and similar health insurance policies sold in New York, including health savings account-qualified plans, with specific provisions to maintain federal eligibility for preventive care coverage. It ensures individuals face a predictable maximum cost for these life-saving devices. The bill was signed into law on February 14, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for epinephrine auto-injectors with $100 annual cost cap, directly expanding access to emergency allergy treatment and protecting patient financial rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7981: Relates to the performance of medical services by physician assistants

Relates to the performance of medical services by physician assistants; provides that a physician assistant may practice without the supervision of a physician when such physician assistant is employed by a health system or hospital and is credentialed and given privileges by such health system or hospital, or when such physician assistant is licensed, has practiced for more than six thousand hours, is practicing in primary care, and is performing certain functions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands physician assistant practice autonomy in hospitals/primary care, improving patient access to healthcare services without physician supervision.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medical Licensing Primary Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 5, 2025

A 2443: Relates to requiring insurance coverage for epinephrine auto-injectors

This bill requires most health insurance plans in the state to cover at least two epinephrine auto-injector devices annually for emergency treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions. It sets a strict $100 annual limit on out-of-pocket costs for these devices, meaning insured individuals cannot pay more than $100 regardless of their plan’s deductible or other cost-sharing requirements. The coverage applies to all qualifying health insurance plans (including those with high deductibles), though preventive care provisions remain unaffected by the deductible. This ensures affordable access to critical allergy treatment without requiring individuals to meet full plan deductibles.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for epinephrine auto-injectors with $100 annual cost cap, improving access to emergency allergy treatment95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Primary Care

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