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A 1466

Provides for establishment of the New York Health plan

2025 Regular Session Introduced by George Alvarez and 70 co-sponsors

Establishes the New York Health Plan to create a state-administered health program for New York residents; details on eligibility, benefits, and funding TBD.

REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Bill Summary · A 1466

Summary: Assembly Bill A 1466 – Provides for Establishment of the New York Health Plan

Overview

A 1466 is an Assembly bill introduced on January 9, 2025, titled “Provides for establishment of the New York Health plan.” The bill is currently listed as REFERRED TO HEALTH, indicating it has been assigned to the Assembly Committee on Health for consideration. A duplicate entry for the same referral appears in the provided legislative actions, but there is no further action recorded in this material.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill’s stated purpose, by title, is to establish the New York Health Plan. This typically signals creation of a state-administered health coverage program. However, the specific design, eligibility rules, benefits, and funding mechanisms are not included in the information provided here.

Key provisions (substantive content not provided)

  • The actual text of A 1466, which would describe the governance structure, eligibility criteria, covered services, cost-sharing, enrollment, and financing, is not included in the materials you provided.
  • As a result, precise details such as whether the plan is universal or targeted, how funding would be sourced (taxes, premiums, federal financial participation, or other), and the program’s administration are not available in this summary.

Who would be affected

  • The likely scope would include New York residents and possibly employers, healthcare providers, and insurers within New York, given the typical footprint of a state health plan. Specific impact—who qualifies, what benefits are offered, and what costs (if any) would apply—depends on the text of the bill, which is not provided here.

Sponsor and legislative support

  • Primary sponsor: Amy Paulin.
  • Cosponsors: A large list of Assembly members, indicating broad introductory sponsorship and cross-party or cross-district interest. Notable names include MaryJane Shimsky, Jo Anne Simon, Latrice Walker, and many others, reflecting substantial legislative attention.

Related and companion measures

  • Related bills (prior-session): A 5062, A 4738, A 5248, A 6058, A 7897.
  • Companion/Senate equivalents: S 3425 (listed as companion) with multiple mentions.
  • These related bills suggest a broader, ongoing policy discussion about establishing a state health program in New York and may provide context or prior legislative iterations.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Status: Referred to the Health Committee on 2025-01-09.
  • Current stage: Committee consideration pending; no floor votes or fiscal notes are indicated in the provided materials.
  • Next steps: If the bill text is released, expect committee hearings, potential amendments, and votes in the Assembly. A companion measure in the Senate (S 3425) would typically move in parallel.

What to watch for

  • Release of the full bill text to assess:
    • Eligibility and scope (universal vs. phased or targeted)
    • Financing mechanisms and fiscal impact
    • Benefit design and covered services
    • Administration and governance (state agency, board structure)
    • Transition timelines and implementation plan
  • Any fiscal notes or impact analyses from the Senate/Assembly or the executive branch
  • movement through the Health Committee and potential floor votes
  • Amendments and the status of companion/related bills

Note: For a precise understanding, the full bill text and any fiscal analyses are required. This summary reflects only the metadata and sponsor information provided.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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