Bill
S 4259
Overview: Senate Bill S 4259 relates to the establishment of a healthy birth grant demonstration program and the exclusion of such grants from income for certain purposes.Purpose a
Overview: Senate Bill S 4259 relates to the establishment of a healthy birth grant demonstration program and the exclusion of such grants from income for certain purposes.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to create a pilot program that provides financial assistance to low-income pregnant individuals to support healthy births and postpartum care. The grants are intended to help address disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly for marginalized communities.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a 5-year "Healthy Birth Grant Demonstration Program" within the Department of Health.
- Provides grants of up to $2,000 per recipient to cover expenses related to prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, and newborn care.
- Requires the grants to be excluded from income calculations for Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and other public assistance programs.
- Directs the Department to evaluate the program's effectiveness and make recommendations for statewide expansion.
Affected Parties and Impacts: The program would directly benefit low-income pregnant individuals and their newborns by providing financial support during a critical time. This could lead to improved maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly for marginalized populations.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the New York State Senate Health Committee. If passed, the Department of Health would need to quickly establish the grant program and begin accepting applications.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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