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NY S06812

NY S06812
Requires all insurance policies and health maintenance organization contracts to provide coverage for maternity patients and their newborns for hospital stays of at least 48 hours following childbirth by natural delivery and 96 hours following childbirth by caesarean section; provides similar coverage for patients who are recipients of medicaid.


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Introduced
05/10/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to establishing mandatory minimum medicaid coverage for hospital confinement for childbirth

AI Summary

This bill amends the Social Services Law to establish mandatory minimum Medicaid coverage for hospital stays of at least 48 hours following natural childbirth and 96 hours following cesarean section. It allows for shorter hospital stays if the mother chooses to be discharged earlier and the treating physician determines that the mother and newborn are ready. The bill also requires post-discharge home visits within 24 hours by a licensed healthcare provider to provide parental education, feeding assistance, and necessary assessments.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 01/03/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Health Insurance Reform
  • ‐ Infants and Children
  • ‐ Maternal Health

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