Bill > S01715

This bill establishes a five-year pilot program in New York to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The program allows authorized medical professionals, such as licensed physicians or nurse practitioners, to prescribe HBOT to eligible veterans using FDA-approved hyperbaric chambers or devices. Providers participating in the pilot program must submit annual reports to the commissioner of health analyzing the cost and efficiency of the treatment. By December 31, 2031, the commissioner is required to submit a comprehensive report to state leadership detailing the program's outcomes, including the number of veterans treated and an assessment of the therapy's effectiveness. The bill defines key terms like PTSD, TBI, and veterans according to existing legal and medical standards, and specifies that any New York resident veteran diagnosed with TBI or PTSD can receive HBOT if prescribed by an authorized medical professional following accepted standards of care. The health commissioner is also tasked with developing necessary implementation rules and regulations, and the act will take effect immediately upon passage.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1715