New York A01963 establishes a universal newborn nurse home visiting program and requires health insurance coverage for these services.

New York A01963 amends the public health law to create a voluntary statewide program offering universal newborn nurse home visiting services. These services must be based on evidence-based criteria, provided by registered nurses, and offered in every community. The program aims to improve outcomes in areas such as child health, family economic self-sufficiency, and reducing child mistreatment. The bill also mandates that health insurance policies cover these services without cost-sharing, coinsurance, or deductibles.

New York A01963 establishes a universal newborn nurse home visiting program and requires health insurance coverage for these services.

New York A01963 amends the public health law to create a voluntary statewide program offering universal newborn nurse home visiting services. These services must be based on evidence-based criteria, provided by registered nurses, and offered in every community. The program aims to improve outcomes in areas such as child health, family economic self-sufficiency, and reducing child mistreatment. The bill also mandates that health insurance policies cover these services without cost-sharing, coinsurance, or deductibles.