Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9897: Requires general hospitals and nursing homes to offer free notarial services to patients

Requires general hospitals and nursing homes to offer free notarial services to patients; requires an employee of such general hospital or nursing home who is a notary public to be present from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on business days.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access to essential services by mandating free notarial services at healthcare facilities.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11096: Establishes an assisted living program reimbursement program to provide enhanced Medicaid reimbursement to qualifying assisted living programs

Establishes an assisted living program reimbursement program to provide enhanced Medicaid reimbursement to qualifying assisted living programs; requires at least 70% of such assisted living facility's staff to voluntarily self-identify as Black, Hispanic, or Asian; increases the capitated rates of payment from 31% to 50% over a period of five years.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for assisted living, directly funding and strengthening healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11111: Directs the department of health to conduct a study of recreational activity programming in nursing homes

Directs the department of health to conduct a study and prepare a report of recreational activity programming in nursing homes examining the accessibility and inclusivity of programming, including accommodations for residents with physical or cognitive impairments, availability of multilingual services, transportation for off-site programming, and scheduling considerations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates a study to improve recreational programming accessibility and inclusivity in nursing homes, enhancing patient care and quality of life.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 10008: Requires examination and reporting on cost reports from licensed home care service agencies

This bill directs the Medicaid inspector general to review financial reports from licensed home care service agencies and submit findings to the legislature by December 1, 2027. The review will analyze specific cost categories such as wages, overhead, training, technology, and administrative expenses, while also comparing data across different regions and provider types. The legislation takes effect 30 days after becoming law and aims to increase transparency regarding how these agencies manage their finances.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates examination and reporting on home care cost reports to improve oversight and efficiency in Medicaid services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9997: Relates to physical therapist assistants

Changes the definition of continuous supervision in relation to physical therapist assistants in both the home care setting and school setting by eliminating the joint visit requirement with the patient by the supervising licensed physical therapist and the licensed physical therapist assistant.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes unnecessary joint visit requirements, improving access to physical therapy services for patients in home and school settings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9555: Relates to information that residential health care facilities are required to disclose to residents and their families

This bill requires residential health care facilities in New York to provide residents and their families with a separate document during the intake process that explains how to access information about facility complaints, inspections, and enforcement actions. The document must include web addresses for state and federal nursing home profile websites, along with details about the facility's ownership structure, board of directors, and contractors handling major functions like staffing and food services. Facilities must present this information in a clear twelve-point font as part of their application materials. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enhances transparency and patient rights by requiring facilities to disclose critical information about complaints, inspections, and ownership to residents and families.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 9392: Establishes an assisted living program reimbursement program to provide enhanced Medicaid reimbursement to qualifying assisted living programs

Establishes an assisted living program reimbursement program to provide enhanced Medicaid reimbursement to qualifying assisted living programs; requires at least 70% of such assisted living facility's staff to voluntarily self-identify as Black, Hispanic, or Asian; increases the capitated rates of payment from 31% to 50% over a period of five years.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for assisted living programs, directly expanding healthcare funding and access for vulnerable populations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 9562: Relates to contracts and dispute resolution process for billing under contracts for home care services with managed care plans

Requires review and approval by the commissioner of health of contracts for home care services provided to a licensed home care services agency from a managed care organization or a managed long term care plan; directs the commissioner of health to establish a dispute resolution process independent dispute resolution relating to billing under a contract for home care services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes dispute resolution process for home care billing, protecting patient access and rights to home care services under managed care contracts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10506: Relates to regional minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides

Relates to reimbursement of home care aides; requires the commissioner of health to ensure rate ranges for Medicaid managed care organizations comply with certain reimbursement rates.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes minimum reimbursement rates for home care aides, ensuring adequate funding for healthcare support services and protecting caregiver compensation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 9563: Relates to payment for work by a personal care aide or a home health aide with temporary protected status or other visa status

Requires insurers to pay a licensed home care services agency for work provided by a personal care aide or a home health aide with temporary protected status or other visa status; requires the licensed home services agency to have made a good faith effort to establish the employment eligibility of personal care aide or a home health aide consistent with federal regulation and statutes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures payment for home health aides regardless of visa status, protecting healthcare access and supporting home care services.75% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill requires insurers to pay for work by aides with temporary protected status, supporting immigrant workers' access to employment and services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Work Authorization

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