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NY A08146
NY A08146Provides public health insurance coverage for children who are eligible for such coverage under the age of six to continue until they reach the age of six.
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Introduced
10/13/2023
10/13/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the social services law and the public health law, in relation to ensuring continuity of public health insurance coverage to children under six years of age
AI Summary
This bill amends the Social Services Law and the Public Health Law to ensure continuous public health insurance coverage for children under the age of six. Specifically, it requires that children determined eligible for Medicaid remain covered until they reach the age of six, with an option for parents or legal guardians to enroll them in the Child Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) before the age of six if they become eligible. The bill also directs the Commissioner of Health to submit necessary waivers and state plan amendments to secure federal financial participation for this coverage extension.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (23)
Jessica González-Rojas (D)*,
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Patricia Fahy (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Charles Lavine (D),
Grace Lee (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
John McDonald (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Gina Sillitti (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
David Weprin (D),
Last Action
referred to health (on 01/03/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A8146 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A08146&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A08146 |
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