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NY S06960

Bill

Status

Passed

9/23/2014

Primary Sponsor

James Seward

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows insurers to satisfy conversion coverage requirements through affiliated companies within their holding company system, subject to superintendent approval after considering public interest

  • Permits health maintenance organizations and other holding company affiliates to issue individual and group conversion policies at each coverage level defined by the Affordable Care Act

  • Applies to conversion requirements in family policies (section 3216), group policies (section 3221), health maintenance organization discontinuances (section 4304), and group contract terminations (section 4305)

  • Requires superintendent approval for each affiliate arrangement, with consideration given to public interest protections

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Allows for the use of an affiliate company to meet certain obligations of an insurer, including issuing replacement coverage in the case of a class discontinuance of individual coverage and issuing individual conversion coverage.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.388

9/23/2014

Committee Referrals

Insurance5/21/2014
Insurance4/9/2014

Full Bill Text

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