N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 514

§ 514. Liability of father to mother. The father is liable for the\nreasonable expenses of the mother's confinement and recovery and such\nreasonable expenses in connection with her pregnancy as determined by\nthe court; provided, however, where the mother's confinement, recovery\nand expenses in connection with her pregnancy were paid under the\nmedical assistance program on the mother's behalf, the father may be\nliable to the social services district furnishing such medical\nassistance and to the state department of health for medical assistance\nso expended. Such expenses, including such expenses paid by the medical\nassistance program on the mother's behalf, shall be deemed cash medical\nsupport and the court shall determine the obligation of the parties to\ncontribute to the cost thereof pursuant to subparagraph five of\nparagraph (c) of subdivision one of section four hundred thirteen of\nthis act.\n