Bill > A01341

This bill authorizes the New York State Department of Health to create and operate a mobile application specifically designed for prenatal, pregnant, and postpartum individuals who are eligible for Medicaid. The application will provide educational resources, state-specific information, and support for users and their families. The department will select a mobile developer through a competitive bidding process, with specific requirements including multilingual support, the ability to share content directly with users, and integration with state agency programs. The mobile application must be available on multiple platforms and must protect user privacy by prohibiting the sharing or selling of personal information. The selected developer will be required to provide regular, aggregate, and deidentified reports to state legislative leaders about app usage metrics, such as the number of daily and monthly users, engagement with New York-specific content, and interest in Medicaid enrollment. The bill is set to take effect on the first of April following its passage, with the Department of Health required to issue a request for proposals within 180 days of the law's enactment.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1341