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NY S05210

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • New York resident members of the naval militia, New York Air National Guard, Army National Guard, and New York Guard would receive state reimbursement for health insurance premiums when activated by the governor

  • Reimbursement calculated at one-thirtieth of the member's monthly premium for each day of active service, covering individual, group, or TRICARE health insurance policies

  • State reimbursement only applies to coverage not already paid for by another governmental entity, and members who decline health insurance receive no direct payment

  • The state is not responsible for procuring health insurance policies on behalf of these military members

  • The adjutant general, in consultation with the state comptroller, must establish rules and regulations to implement the reimbursement program

Legislative Description

Provides for reimbursement for certain insurance premiums for certain members of the naval militia, New York air, army national guard, and New York guard.

Last Action

REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs1/7/2026
Finance5/28/2025
Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs2/19/2025

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