On January 14th, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her fourth State of the State speech, outlining her policy agenda for the 2025 Legislative Session. The accompanying 2025 State of the State book describes the Governor’s proposed agenda across 15 sections, three of which focus on health care and social services.
Some of the notable health-related proposals in the 2025 State of the State include:
- Evaluating Medicaid coverage options for GLP-1 agonist drugs like Ozempic;
- Extending the Safety Net Transformation Program;
- Strengthening oversight of “corporate and investor-backed” health care transactions;
- Undertaking a “comprehensive review” of network adequacy standards;
- Advancing integrated care for dual eligibles; and
- Expanding the range of options for involuntary commitment and mandatory treatment for behavioral health conditions.
SPG’s full summary of proposals relevant to health care providers and stakeholders in the State of the State is available here. The 2025 State of the State book is available here.
Further details, including legislative language for proposals that require funding appropriations, will be included in the Governor’s upcoming Executive Budget and Financial Plan, which are expected to be released later next week.