NY A02355

Mandates that hospitals provide a nine-day starter pack of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) treatment at the time of forensic rape examination, with the hospital determining appropriate follow-up care location.

Requires the crime victims board to reimburse hospitals, sexual assault examiner programs, and licensed health care providers directly for forensic sexual assault examinations at a rate not exceeding $800, adjusted annually.

Establishes a new reimbursement procedure for HIV prophylactic treatment medications provided to sexual assault victims, with the board compensating billing entities directly and prohibiting charges to survivors.

Allows sexual assault survivors to voluntarily assign private insurance benefits to cover services, but protects their right to decline insurance assignment if concerned about privacy or safety without losing board coverage.

Requires the crime victims board to establish regulations defining covered services, generate reimbursement forms, and identify health care providers across the state capable of providing follow-up care for sexual assault victims.