Healthcare (Children's Health)

in committee · New York · Assembly May 6, 2026

A 9659: Relates to insurance coverage for pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome

This bill requires health insurance plans and issuers to cover rehabilitation treatment for children diagnosed with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) when an attending physician certifies the medical necessity in writing. It directly affects children with PANS and their families, ensuring insurance coverage for necessary rehabilitation services. The key provision mandates that insurers provide this coverage without additional barriers, relying solely on physician certification rather than prior authorization for the treatment. The law applies to all health insurance policies issued, renewed, or modified on or after its effective date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for PANS rehabilitation, expanding patient access to necessary care without barriers per physician certification.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9648: Relates to vaccines and immunizations of children

Requires the administration of certain vaccines for children in accordance with regulations issued by the commissioner, utilizing generally accepted medical standards and based on recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates pediatric vaccines per medical guidelines, advancing public health standards and preventive care through established medical recommendations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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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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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7662: Requires reporting of positive cytomegalovirus results

This bill requires local health departments to report positive cytomegalovirus (CMV) test results in newborns. Upon notification of a positive result, the health department must contact the newborn's pediatrician and parents. If the initial positive is from a saliva test, a confirmatory urine test is mandated for newborns up to three weeks old. If confirmed positive, parents must be referred to a pediatric infectious disease specialist for a comprehensive examination, including specific medical evaluations, before the newborn reaches four weeks of age, with the health department ensuring this referral is completed. Additionally, cytomegalovirus will be added to the list of designated communicable diseases.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates reporting and specialist referrals for newborn CMV cases, enhancing early intervention and public health response in pediatric care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3074: Requires reporting of positive cytomegalovirus results

This bill requires local health departments to immediately notify a newborn's pediatrician and parents when a positive cytomegalovirus (CMV) test is identified in a newborn. It mandates confirmatory urine testing for infants under three weeks old and ensures follow-up care by a pediatric infectious disease specialist before the baby turns four weeks old, including head measurements, eye exams, hearing tests, and blood work. The law also adds CMV to the list of reportable communicable diseases under public health regulations. This directly affects newborns with CMV, their parents, pediatricians, and hospital staff responsible for reporting and care coordination.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates early CMV detection, follow-up care, and adds to reportable diseases, improving newborn health services access and public health monitoring.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Hospitals Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 17, 2026

A 7013: Relates to the rates of payment for certified home health agencies

This bill (A 7013) requires New York State to implement a standardized episodic payment system for certified home health agencies by October 1, 2025, affecting all Medicaid managed care plans, child health insurance plans, and Essential Plans operating in the state. It mandates that the state commissioner notify these plans that episodic payments are the standard method for covering home health services, emphasizing their role in improving patient care and reducing avoidable hospital costs. The bill allows managed care plans and home health agencies to agree on alternative payment rates, including value-based options tied to health outcomes. This change directly modifies how home health services are funded and accessed within New York's Medicaid and insurance systems.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates standardized episodic payments for home health agencies to improve patient care and reduce hospital costs, aligning with healthcare strengthening indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Hospitals Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 918: Relates to lead testing of children participating in the WIC program

This bill requires the state health department to mandate lead testing for all children enrolled in New York's WIC program (Women, Infants, and Children). It directs the department to set specific testing intervals and methods, applying to children participating under federal WIC guidelines. Crucially, the bill prohibits using federal WIC program funds for this requirement, instead directing that funding must come from medical assistance programs under state law. The law would take effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates lead testing for WIC children under state health program, enhancing preventive care access and protecting public health through required screenings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3942: Provides for the allocation of monies for dental health services in the medicaid managed care program, the child health insurance program and the family health plus program

Provides for the allocation of monies for dental health services in the medicaid managed care program, the child health insurance program and the family health plus program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates funds for dental services in Medicaid/CHIP programs, expanding healthcare coverage access under existing public health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3299: Requires a person in a parental relation to a child be physically present during any immunization

Requires a parent, guardian or person in a parental relation to a child under the age of eighteen to be physically present when any immunization is administered to such child.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires parental presence for child immunization, a standard protective measure ensuring parental involvement in minor's health decisions, aligning with patient rights protection.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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signed · New York · Assembly May 1, 2025

A 8115: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through May 7, 2025

This bill provides temporary funding for New York State government operations for an extended period, from April 1, 2025, through May 7, 2025. It authorizes payments for the salaries of state employees in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, and covers general operating expenses for state departments and agencies. The bill also allocates funds for specific Department of Health programs, including community health, Indian health, and child health insurance. This temporary measure ensures the state government can continue to function and make essential payments until the full annual budget bills for the 2025 fiscal year are enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides emergency funding for state operations, salaries, and essential health programs, directly advancing budgetary support for public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates funds to Department of Health programs including community health, Indian health, and child health insurance, directly advancing healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance