Healthcare (Children)

in committee · New York · Senate May 7, 2026

S 10228: Relates to the date of enrollment in the child health insurance plan program; repealer

Eliminates the prospective enrollment waiting period for children under the age of nineteen enrolling in the child health insurance plan program by enrolling a child retroactively to the first day of the month in which they are approved for coverage under such program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes enrollment waiting periods for children, expanding access to health insurance coverage.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 10135: Enacts the "keep kids covered act" to provide automatic continuous enrollment in medical assistance and child health plus for certain children through age five

The Keep Kids Covered Act requires children under the age of six to remain continuously enrolled in medical assistance and Child Health Plus, even if their family's income changes or they were previously determined ineligible. To support this, the bill mandates the creation of an automated system to prevent interruptions in coverage and instructs local social services to educate families about these extended benefits. The law also clarifies that children who lose eligibility due to aging out of a specific program will retain coverage until their sixth birthday, provided they meet other federal requirements. Additionally, the commissioner of health is tasked with seeking necessary waivers to ensure the state receives federal funding for these extended benefits.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands health coverage for children under six by ensuring continuous enrollment and preventing interruptions due to income changes.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9237: Relates to the definition of family for purposes of services provided by voluntary foster care agency health facilities

Includes both the birth family and the foster family of children in foster care, and other families receiving child welfare services from the authorized agency or the local departments of social services in the case of authorized agencies in the definition of family for purposes of services provided by voluntary foster care agency health facilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands definition of family to include foster/birth families for accessing health services, improving access to care for children in foster care.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6540: Relates to residential programs for children

This bill establishes specific rights for youth in residential care facilities operated by New York's Office of Children and Family Services. It requires facilities to inform youth of their rights, including safety from abuse, access to medical care and education, protection from disciplinary withholding of basic needs (like food or hygiene), freedom from discrimination based on gender identity or other factors, and the right to express gender identity through clothing and hairstyle. The bill also creates youth advisory boards within these facilities to help develop policies and provide input on services. All facilities must provide an age-appropriate, plain-language summary of these rights during youth orientation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates access to medical care for youth in residential facilities, directly protecting patient rights and ensuring healthcare access as a core right.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5566: Requires the commissioner of the administration of children's services to obtain an order of consent before allowing experimental drug testing on certain children

Requires the New York city commissioner of the administration of children's services to obtain an order of consent from the court before allowing experimental drug testing on children under the care and/or control of the administration of children's services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires court consent for experimental drug testing on children under care, protecting patient rights and ensuring ethical oversight in healthcare procedures.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5337: Relates to the application of certain provisions relating to the operating component of rates of payment made by governmental agencies for certain services

Relates to the application of certain provisions relating to the operating component of rates of payment made by governmental agencies for facilities that provide extensive nursing, medical, psychological and counseling support services solely to children.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill sets payment rates for facilities providing medical/psychological services to children, ensuring funding for essential healthcare services rather than restricting or defunding them.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 26, 2025

S 6918: Enacts the "keep kids covered act" to provide automatic continuous enrollment in medical assistance and child health plus for certain children through age five

S 6918, the "Keep Kids Covered Act," ensures children under age six who qualify for medical assistance remain continuously enrolled without interruption. It requires the state to establish an automated system that prevents coverage gaps during annual renewals for these children, directly affecting families with young children previously eligible for Medicaid or Child Health Plus. Key provisions mandate automatic enrollment through age five, eliminate income-based eligibility reviews during this period, and require departments to notify parents of extended coverage rights. The law aims to maintain consistent healthcare access for vulnerable children without requiring additional applications or paperwork from families.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents coverage gaps for children under 5 in Medicaid/Child Health Plus via automatic enrollment, strengthening continuous healthcare access and protecting vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid Tags Children

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