Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8262: Improves transparency in the insurance claims process

Improves transparency in the insurance claims process; regulates insurance adjusting professionals; institutes licensing standards for insurance professionals; ensures timely responses to insurance claims; enhances policyholder protections.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulates insurance claims process, ensures timely responses, and enhances policyholder protections - directly improving patient access and rights in healthcare insurance.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 684: Relates to limited-scope radiographers

Authorizes a holder of a license to perform limited-scope radiography to practice radiography at urgent care centers under the supervision of a licensed practitioner or licensed registered radiologic technologist; defines limited-scope radiographer as a person licensed to practice radiography limited to chest, extremities, skull/sinus, and spine/sacrum at urgent care centers; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes limited-scope radiographers in urgent care centers, expanding access to imaging services without requiring full radiologist supervision.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 28, 2025

A 372: Relates to informal caregiver training

This bill creates a state program to provide training and support for informal caregivers - family members or friends who provide daily care to people with disabilities or health challenges. It expands the definition of "person in need of assistance" to include anyone requiring help with daily tasks (like bathing or eating) due to disability, including minors under 18. The program requires the state director to develop training curricula, establish caregiver resource centers, and offer technical assistance on topics such as health care, stress management, and financial resources. The director must also report annually on program participation and effectiveness.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates state program for caregiver training, expanding support for individuals with health challenges, enhancing access to care services.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 8841: Relates to establishing a gender-affirming care access program

Establishes a gender-affirming care access program to provide support and increase access to gender-affirming care including certain medical and surgical care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes fund for gender affirming care including mental health treatment, expanding access to healthcare services and directly funding covered medical services.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7583: Authorizes Medicaid coverage for the complex care assistant program

Establishes a program for specific individuals to become complex care assistants and provide private duty complex care services to children or young adults with developmental disabilities who are Medicaid enrollees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly authorizes Medicaid coverage for complex care assistants, expanding healthcare access for children/young adults with developmental disabilities under Medicaid program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2239: Relates to vision screening examinations for students

Requires vision screening examinations for students using examination devices and testing methods, including, but not limited to, the Snellen Eye Test Chart and automated vision screening devices.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates vision screenings for students, improving preventive eye care access as part of public health services.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8443: Relates to health insurance coverage for surviving dependents following the death of a police officer by suicide

Provides that where an active or retired police officer dies by suicide and is enrolled in a health insurance plan, the surviving dependents of such police officer shall be entitled to such health insurance coverage for ninety days following such police officer's death.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends health insurance coverage to dependents of police officers who die by suicide, expanding access to healthcare benefits for a specific vulnerable group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7025: Relates to lead testing of children participating in the WIC program

This bill requires New York's Department of Health to mandate lead testing for all children enrolled in the WIC program (Women, Infants, and Children). It specifies that testing must occur at intervals and using methods defined by the department, directly affecting WIC participants under federal law. Crucially, the bill states federal WIC program funds cannot cover this testing, and funding must instead come from medical assistance programs under state law. The requirement would take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates lead testing for WIC children, advancing public health protection through required screenings without restricting coverage or funding access.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 5313: Relates to addressing non-covered dental services

Addresses non-covered dental services by requiring all policies providing coverage of and all contracts for dental services issued to include a disclosure stating that a participating provider may charge their normal fee for services that are not covered; requires a cost estimate to be provided.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires disclosure and cost estimates for non-covered dental services, protecting patients from unexpected charges in insurance coverage.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 13, 2025

S 3285: Creates a department of health education and outreach program on reproductive health services

Creates a department of health education and outreach program on reproductive health services for consumers, patients, educators, and health care providers related to reproductive health services available in New York state including, but not limited to: access to family planning services such as contraceptives and pregnancy testing, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates new department for reproductive health education/access to contraceptives, pregnancy testing, and STI services, expanding patient access and funding outreach programs.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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