Directs the department of health to conduct a study relating to opening a new hospital in southeast Queens; requires the department of health to deliver a copy of the findings of the study conducted and any legislative recommendations to the governor and the legislature.
Congratulating the Waverly High School Boys 200-Yard Freestyle Relay Team upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Boys Swimming and Diving Championship
Enacts the New York state bank act creating the New York state banking authority and New York state bank to serve New York state residents and businesses currently underserved by banking institutions.
Requires all insurance policies and health maintenance organization contracts to provide coverage for maternity patients and their newborns for hospital stays of at least 48 hours following childbirth by natural delivery and 96 hours following childbirth by caesarean section; provides such coverage for patients who are recipients of medicaid.
Requires insurer to respond within thirty days of a written request from an insured for his or her health plan documents, including copies of most recent group or individual contracts.