BillTrack50 logo
Free Signup Login
Bill

Bill > S04840

NY S04840

NY S04840
Establishes the New York Health program, a comprehensive system of access to health insurance for New York state residents; provides for administrative structure of the plan; provides for powers and duties of the board of trustees, the scope of benefits, payment methodologies and care coordination; establishes the New York Health Trust Fund which would hold monies from a variety of sources to be used solely to finance the plan; enacts provisions relating to financing of New York Health, includin

summary

Introduced
03/03/2017
In Committee
01/03/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

2017-2018 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Establishes the New York Health program, a comprehensive system of access to health insurance for New York state residents; provides for administrative structure of the plan; provides for powers and duties of the board of trustees, the scope of benefits, payment methodologies and care coordination; establishes the New York Health Trust Fund which would hold monies from a variety of sources to be used solely to finance the plan; enacts provisions relating to financing of New York Health, including a payroll assessment, similar to the Medicare tax; establishes a temporary commission on implementation of the plan; provides for collective negotiations by health care providers with New York Health.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the New York Health program, a comprehensive universal single-payer health plan that will provide coverage for every New York state resident. The program will be funded through a progressively graduated payroll tax and a tax on non-payroll income, and will replace existing state health programs like Medicaid and Child Health Plus. The bill creates a board of trustees to oversee the program and allows for collective bargaining between healthcare providers and the program. It also establishes a New York Health trust fund to hold program funds and enables the state to seek federal waivers to maximize federal funding. During an implementation period, the program will phase in and special eligibility and financing provisions will apply. Overall, the bill aims to provide affordable, comprehensive healthcare coverage for all New Yorkers.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (31)

Last Action

PRINT NUMBER 4840A (on 02/02/2018)
(1 Companion Bills)

bill text

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...