Bill > A07262

This bill expands medical assistance (Medicaid) eligibility for infants by extending coverage from one year to three years of age. The bill modifies existing social services law to increase income thresholds and coverage periods for children. Specifically, pregnant persons or infants under three years old will now be eligible for standard medical coverage if their Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) household income does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty line. The bill also ensures that infants born to parents already receiving medical assistance will be automatically covered for three years, instead of the previous one-year period. Additionally, the bill updates language to use more inclusive terminology, such as replacing "woman" with "person" or "gestational parent" in relevant sections. Infants receiving in-patient medical services will continue to be eligible for coverage until the end of their current medical stay, even after reaching three years of age. The act will take effect 180 days after becoming law, with the health commissioner tasked with preparing regulations and seeking federal financial participation for the expanded coverage.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7262