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NY A08946
Bill
Status
7/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chantel Jackson
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AI Summary
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Amends Social Services Law section 365-a to require Medicaid to cover blood pressure monitoring medical care, services, and supplies for eligible pregnant women
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Blood pressure monitoring devices and supplies must be validated for accuracy to qualify for coverage
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Coverage must be provided without prior authorization requirements
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Applies to pregnant women eligible under specific Medicaid provisions (section 366 and section 364-i of Social Services Law)
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires medical assistance to include medical care, services or supplies to monitor blood pressure that have been validated for accuracy and are furnished without prior authorization to eligible pregnant women.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026