New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S08743

Introduced
1/8/26  
Refer
1/8/26  

Caption

Requires the commissioner of health to produce a report on the utilization and activity of the elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage program, including future enrollment and program cost projections, and to publish such report and deliver the report to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly.

Impact

The legislative intention behind S08743 is to provide the state government and relevant stakeholders with a clearer view of how resources are allocated towards elderly pharmaceutical coverage. The report will not only reflect current enrollment data but also include projections for the years 2028 and 2029. This proactive approach is aimed at ensuring that funding and resources can be effectively managed in anticipation of growing demand due to an aging population.

Summary

Bill S08743 mandates the New York State Commissioner of Health to generate a comprehensive report on the utilization and activity of the elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage program. This bill aims to enhance transparency and data-driven decision-making regarding the pharmaceutical needs and behaviors of the elderly population. The report will cover various statistical data from the years 2022 to 2027, detailing enrollment figures categorized by marital status, income level, and age. This data inclusion is essential for understanding the demographics served by the program.

Contention

While the bill has primarily received support from legislators interested in public health and senior care, there are potential points of contention regarding the administrative burden it may impose on the Department of Health. Critics may argue about the feasibility of compiling such data comprehensively and the possible slow response time in addressing emerging issues related to elder care in the pharmaceutical sector. Nevertheless, the overall sentiment is likely to favor the bill, regarding it as a step towards ensuring accountability and improved healthcare outcomes for seniors.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY A08090

Requires the commissioner of health to produce a report on the utilization and activity of the elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage program, including future enrollment and program cost projections, and to publish such report and deliver the report to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly.

NY S07671

Requires the commissioner of health to produce a report on the utilization and activity of the elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage program, including future enrollment and program cost projections, and to publish such report and deliver the report to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly.

NY S07793

Requires the developmental disabilities advisory council to submit an annual report to the governor, temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly on the activities of the council, and to make such report public.

NY A07560

Requires the developmental disabilities advisory council to submit an annual report to the governor, temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly on the activities of the council, and to make such report public.

NY S08465

Establishes the "health care information management act"; requires an annual report by the commissioner to the governor, the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly.

NY S07979

Requires the commissioner of health to produce a report on the utilization and activity of the statewide fiscal intermediary with regard to metrics for certain medical assistance programs for needy persons; requires such report to be published no later than sixty days after effectiveness.

NY S08043

Directs the commissioner of mental health to conduct a study of child- and youth-targeted mobile crisis outreach teams in New York state, and deliver a report including the findings and recommendations of such study to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly.

NY A01533

Requires the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly to provide each member of their respective chamber with any reports issued to them.

NY H7745

Requires health insurance commissioner to conduct a review of health insurance benefit mandates, including an analysis of the impact on premium costs, conducted every 5 yrs and report findings and recommendations to governor, senate president and speaker.

NY S2884

Requires health insurance commissioner to conduct a review of health insurance benefit mandates, including an analysis of the impact on premium costs, conducted every 5 yrs and report findings and recommendations to governor, senate president and speaker.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.