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NY S08541
Bill
Status
10/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lea Webb
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AI Summary
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Requires Medicaid to cover blood pressure monitoring equipment, services, and supplies for eligible pregnant women without prior authorization
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Blood pressure monitoring devices and supplies must be validated for accuracy to qualify for coverage
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Amends Social Services Law section 365-a to add this coverage as a new category of medical assistance
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Coverage extends to pregnant women eligible under existing Medicaid provisions for pregnant women, regardless of immigration status for certain services
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
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