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NY A10229
Bill
Status
3/11/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Bing
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AI Summary
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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.
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Refills dispensed early must be limited in quantity to not exceed the remaining dosage initially approved for coverage, to the extent practicable.
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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.
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Pharmacists may contact the prescribing physician or health care provider to verify the prescription.
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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