Bill > A09405

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to expand the existing navigator grant program operated by the Marketplace (a state health insurance exchange established under the Affordable Care Act). The bill specifically requires that, subject to available funding, additional annual grants be awarded to healthcare providers in New York City and counties where the percentage of uninsured individuals below 400% of the federal poverty level is higher than the statewide average. These navigators help individuals apply for health insurance by providing community-based enrollment assistance and guidance through the complex health insurance marketplace. The purpose of the bill is to target financial support to areas with higher uninsured populations, potentially improving access to health insurance in regions that need it most. The bill will take effect on the first day of January following its passage into law.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9405