New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9496 — Requires medicaid and insurers to include coverage for testing of PFAS levels in blood

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Requires medicaid and insurers to include coverage for testing of PFAS levels in blood; defines PFAS.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 3216 of the insurance law.

  • Section 3216 of the insurance law

    (42) (A) Every policy which provides medical, major medical, or simi- lar comprehensive-type coverage shall provide coverage for testing of PFAS levels in blood if ordered by a physician or other licensed health care provider legally authorized to order such testing under title eight of the education law. (B) For the purposes of this paragraph, "PFAS" means perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. (24) (A) Every policy which provides medical, major medical, or simi- lar comprehensive-type coverage shall provide coverage for testing of PFAS levels in blood if ordered by a physician or other licensed health care provider legally authorized to order such testing under title eight of the education law. (B) For the purposes of this paragraph, "PFAS" means perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. (xx) (A) A medical expense indemnity corporation or a health service corporation which provides medical, major medical or similar comprehen- sive-type coverage shall include coverage for testing of PFAS levels in blood if ordered by a physician or other licensed health care provider legally authorized to order such testing under title eight of the educa- tion law. (B) For the purposes of this paragraph, "PFAS" means perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. italics (oo) (i) (1) Medical assistance shall include testing of PFAS levels in blood if ordered by a physician or other licensed health care provid- er legally authorized to order such testing under title eight of the education law. (2) For the purposes of this paragraph, "PFAS" means perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. (ii) In the event that federal financial participation for such test- ing of PFAS in blood is not available, medical assistance shall not include coverage of these services.

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Action History

  1. REFERRED TO INSURANCE

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Frequently asked questions

What does S9496 do?
Requires medicaid and insurers to include coverage for testing of PFAS levels in blood; defines PFAS.
Who sponsors S9496?
S9496 is sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez.
What is the current status of S9496?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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