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NY A05155
Bill
Status
12/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steve Stern
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Veterans' Services and Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive study on improving veterans' health care in New York, with findings due to the legislature by December 31, 2027
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Directs the study to examine ways to increase access to health care coverage for veterans and their families, including mental health treatment for PTSD, depression, anxiety, military sexual trauma, and suicide prevention
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Mandates evaluation of health care services and resources specifically available to women veterans, with recommendations for expanding access to primary, reproductive, and mental health care
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Requires assessment of whether health care navigators should be designated to help veterans navigate the complexities of accessing benefits and services
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Directs evaluation of "health care choice accounts" that would allow veterans (particularly those who served in combat zones with service-connected disabilities) to use tax-deductible savings to obtain care from providers of their choice when VA services are unavailable in a timely manner
Legislative Description
Relates to veterans' health care; creates a veteran health care review to ensure veterans and their families have access to health and mental health treatment, including for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, military sexual trauma, reproductive and mental health conditions, and suicide prevention.
Last Action
tabled
12/5/2025