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NY S07299

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/9/2014

Primary Sponsor

James Seward

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Licensed agents and insurance brokers may provide specified services without charging service fees when incidental to group or blanket policies, provided services are fair and nondiscriminatory.

  • Permitted services include risk assessment, insurance consulting, regulatory and legislative updates, claims assistance (excluding adjustment), and tax preparation for employer benefit plan forms.

  • Agents and brokers may provide information to group policy holders and plan members, including enrollment forms, website links, and frequently asked questions without additional fees.

  • Services related to federal COBRA requirements (billing, premium collection and forwarding) and HIPAA compliance (health care access, portability, renewability) are permitted without separate service charges.

  • The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to life, accident and health insurance; relates to discrimination and rebating; also relates to prohibited inducements and independent sales.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/20/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2014
Insurance5/9/2014

Full Bill Text

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