Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNew YorkReferred
S 10698: Relates to health care for children; repealer
Jeremy Cooney
S 10698 status: Referred — REFERRED TO RULES (updated Sep 11, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
66OUT OF 100
Score:66/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 80/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
This bill removes the income-based eligibility test for state-provided child healthcare services.
Who is affected
Families with children who were previously disqualified based on income levels.
Requirements and enforcement
The state must process and enroll applicants without evaluating household income documentation.
Costs and funding
Requires significantly higher state appropriations to fund expanded coverage, though no specific amount is listed.
When it takes effect
Referred to committee as of September 2026.
Potential benefits
Increased access to medical care and preventative services for all children, regardless of socio-economic status.
Risks and tradeoffs
Substantial fiscal burden on the state and potential strain on medical provider networks and program infrastructure.
What is still unknown
The specific state program being modified, the exact cost projections, and the potential impact on existing insurance market dynamics.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Increases purchasing power for families by reducing out-of-pocket medical costs.
- Potentially reduces long-term public spending on emergency room care for uninsured children.
- May stabilize household finances for lower-to-middle income families.
Risks
- Creates significant, potentially unfunded, long-term state budgetary pressure.
- Could lead to higher tax burdens or reallocation of funds from other public services.
- Risk of state funding insolvency if program utilization exceeds current projections.
Society
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Enhances equitable access to pediatric healthcare regardless of family income.
- Reduces health disparities among children from different socio-economic backgrounds.
- Improves quality of life by ensuring consistent preventative care for youth.
Risks
- Risk of increased wait times due to surge in new enrollees.
- Potential for over-burdening existing pediatric service providers.
- Possibility that current service infrastructure is insufficient for demand growth.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Simplifies agency program administration by standardizing eligibility rules.
- Increases transparency in public health program access by removing income tests.
- Standardizes eligibility criteria across the state population.
Risks
- Reduces legislative oversight on specific income-based tiers of the program.
- Requires new regulatory oversight for the revised enrollment process.
- Lacks specific mechanisms to monitor program effectiveness post-repeal.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
90%
Benefits
- Directly expands the number of children eligible for state-funded health services.
- Increases access to preventative care, potentially improving long-term health outcomes.
- Reduces the prevalence of untreated chronic conditions in children.
Risks
- Potential for initial strain on healthcare provider capacity.
- Risk that supply of pediatric providers does not scale with increased coverage.
- Challenges in managing a larger patient population without immediate facility expansion.
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- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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