Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

in committee · New York · Senate May 21, 2026

S 10561: Relates to nursing transition and diversion

Provides that services provided to persons qualifying for nursing home diversion and transition services shall not be provided to medical assistance recipients through managed care programs.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to nursing home diversion and transition services for Medicaid recipients in managed care, limiting patient options.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 15, 2026

A 11420: Relates to nursing transition and diversion

Provides that services provided to persons qualifying for nursing home diversion and transition services shall not be provided to medical assistance recipients through managed care programs.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to nursing home diversion services for Medicaid recipients in managed care, limiting patient options.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1968: Prohibits the establishment, incorporation, construction, or increase in capacity of for-profit nursing homes

Prohibits the public health and health planning council and the commissioner of health from approving the establishment, incorporation, construction, or increase in capacity of for-profit nursing homes.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill prohibits for-profit nursing homes, restricting a sector of healthcare provision per its explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7088: Relates to prohibiting mandatory immunization against the coronavirus

Prohibits mandatory immunization against the coronavirus; prohibits requiring immunization for attendance at school or day care, transportation, travel, entering public buildings, employment, nursing home residency or receiving government services; provides that no proof of vaccine shall be required or used; prohibits incentive for administering or receiving vaccination.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits mandatory vaccines, restricting public health measures and access to immunization programs, directly limiting a healthcare initiative.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7192: Prohibits the establishment, incorporation, construction, or increase in capacity of for-profit nursing homes

Prohibits the public health and health planning council and the commissioner of health from approving the establishment, incorporation, construction, or increase in capacity of for-profit nursing homes.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits for-profit nursing homes, restricting healthcare facility availability and limiting patient access to nursing home services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3131: Relates to aligning Medicaid optional benefits with the requirements of article 43 of the insurance law

This bill (S 3131) requires that Medicaid optional benefits for adults over 21 years old must not exceed the minimum health insurance benefit levels required for private health plans under state law. It directly affects adult Medicaid beneficiaries receiving optional services (like dental or vision care), excluding long-term care. The key mechanism sets a cap on these benefits to align them with private insurance minimums, aiming to reduce state Medicaid costs. Implementation requires federal approval for plan changes and gives the health commissioner authority to create necessary regulations.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill caps Medicaid optional benefits to reduce state costs, directly restricting public program spending under budget management.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill caps Medicaid optional benefits (e.g., dental/vision) at private insurance minimums, restricting additional coverage to reduce costs. Limits patient access to expanded services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Long-Term Care Medicaid

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