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NY A02371

NY A02371
Requires contracts for insurance and medical assistance to provide value-based care for maternity coverage; defines value-based care as an arrangement that financially rewards certain positive outcomes and financially penalizes certain negative outcomes.


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Introduced
01/16/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the insurance law, the public health law, the civil service law and the social services law, in relation to value-based care for maternity coverage

AI Summary

This bill mandates that insurance contracts and medical assistance programs for maternity coverage must adopt "value-based care" arrangements, which means providers are financially rewarded for positive patient outcomes and penalized for negative ones, such as performing a Cesarean section on a low-risk individual. Insurers and managed care providers, including health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and those under the civil service law, are required to enter into these value-based arrangements with hospitals, federally qualified health centers offering maternity services, and birthing centers. Specifically, by December 31, 2026, these arrangements must cover at least 85% of maternity care for enrollees, increasing to 95% by December 31, 2027. This legislation aims to improve the quality and efficiency of maternity care by aligning financial incentives with desired health results.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

print number 2371a (on 02/03/2026)

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