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Committee on Health

Thursday, May 1, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · Committee Room - City Hall

TL;DR

The Health Committee approved two resolutions aimed at making healthcare more affordable for New Yorkers. One resolution supports legislation to expand access to fertility treatment coverage, while the other would cap what patients pay for routine medical procedures at 150% of Medicare rates. Both resolutions passed after undergoing amendments during the meeting.

Key Decisions

  • Equity in Fertility Treatment Act (S.5545/A.885) Passed
  • Medical Procedure Cost Cap Resolution (S.705/A.2140) - 150% of Medicare rates Passed
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Agenda

  1. Res 0165-2024 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign S.5545/A.885, the Equity in Fertility Treatment Act.
    Resolution
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Res 0822-2025 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.705/A.2140, which would cap the amount people pay for non-complicated, routine medical procedures at 150% of the cost paid by Medicare for those same services.
    Resolution
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

  3. Res 0165-2024 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign S.5545/A.885, the Equity in Fertility Treatment Act.
    Resolution
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Resolution be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

  4. Res 0822-2025 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.705/A.2140, which would cap the amount people pay for non-complicated, routine medical procedures at 150% of the cost paid by Medicare for those same services.
    Resolution
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Resolution was Amended by Committee

  5. Res 0165-2024 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign S.5545/A.885, the Equity in Fertility Treatment Act.
    Resolution
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Resolution was Amendment Proposed by Comm

  6. Res 0165-2024 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign S.5545/A.885, the Equity in Fertility Treatment Act.
    Resolution
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Resolution was Amended by Committee

  7. Res 0822-2025 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.705/A.2140, which would cap the amount people pay for non-complicated, routine medical procedures at 150% of the cost paid by Medicare for those same services.
    Resolution
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Resolution was Amendment Proposed by Comm

  8. Res 0822-2025 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.705/A.2140, which would cap the amount people pay for non-complicated, routine medical procedures at 150% of the cost paid by Medicare for those same services.
    Resolution
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    This Resolution was Approved by Committee

  9. Roll Call