A 8946·NY·house
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
In CommitteeFiled Jul 16, 2025
Sponsor: Chantel Jackson
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REFERRED TO HEALTH
Jan 7, 2026
Summary
The bill adds coverage under New York’s medical assistance program for blood‑pressure monitoring devices that have been validated for accuracy and can be provided to eligible pregnant women without needing prior authorization. It ensures the coverage remains available as long as federal funding is present and cannot be denied based on the woman’s immigration status.
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