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NY S05474

NY S05474
Establishes the New York Health program, a comprehensive system of access to health insurance for New York state residents; provides for administrative structure of the plan; provides for powers and duties of the board of trustees, the scope of benefits, payment methodologies and care coordination; establishes the New York Health Trust Fund which would hold monies from a variety of sources to be used solely to finance the plan; enacts provisions relating to financing of New York Health, includin

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Introduced
03/08/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Establishes the New York Health program, a comprehensive system of access to health insurance for New York state residents; provides for administrative structure of the plan; provides for powers and duties of the board of trustees, the scope of benefits, payment methodologies and care coordination; establishes the New York Health Trust Fund which would hold monies from a variety of sources to be used solely to finance the plan; enacts provisions relating to financing of New York Health, including a payroll assessment, similar to the Medicare tax; establishes a temporary commission on implementation of the plan; provides for collective negotiations by health care providers with New York Health.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the New York Health program, a comprehensive universal single-payer health plan for all New York state residents. The program will be funded through a progressively graduated payroll tax and a tax on non-payroll income. It provides for an administrative structure, including a board of trustees and regional advisory councils, and specifies the covered benefits, payment methodologies, and care coordination requirements. The bill also establishes the New York Health Trust Fund to hold the program's funding and seeks federal waivers to maximize federal contributions. It allows for collective negotiation by health care providers with the program and creates a temporary commission to assist with implementation.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (33)

Last Action

REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 01/05/2022)
(1 Companion Bills)

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