Loading chat...

NY A10229

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Bing

Click for details

Origin

Assembly

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all insurance policies covering prescription drugs to allow limited refilling of prescription eye drops before the last day of the approved dosage period, regardless of early refill restrictions.

  • Refills dispensed early must be limited in quantity to not exceed the remaining dosage initially approved for coverage, to the extent practicable.

  • Early refilling of eye drop medications shall not restrict coverage for any previously or subsequently approved prescriptions for eye drop medication and remains subject to all other policy terms and conditions.

  • Pharmacists may contact the prescribing physician or health care provider to verify the prescription.

  • Applies to all insurance policies issued, reissued, renewed, modified, or amended on or after the effective date.

Legislative Description

Requires coverage for the authorized refill of any prescription eye drop medication under certain circumstances when such refill is requested prior to expiration of the period of usage.

Last Action

reported referred to rules

6/25/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules6/25/2010
Insurance3/11/2010

Full Bill Text

No bill text available