New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5789: Requires insurance policies to provide coverage for medically necessary hearing aids purchased from hearing aid dispensers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 5789 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires insurance policies to provide coverage for medically necessary hearing aids purchased from hearing aid dispensers. Primary sponsor: Luis Sepúlveda (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INSURANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires insurance policies to provide coverage for medically necessary hearing aids purchased from hearing aid dispensers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sepúlveda | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Joe Addabbo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE