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NY S07893
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
David Valesky
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AI Summary
- Amends insurance law to require coverage for ostomy equipment and supplies (flanges, collection bags, clamps, irrigation devices, sanitizing products, ostomy rings, and ostomy belts) when prescribed by a physician or licensed healthcare provider
- Changes requirement from "recommended or prescribed" to "prescribed only" by healthcare providers
- Expands coverage to include additional ostomy equipment and supplies deemed medically necessary, with the Department of Health commissioner to maintain and update a list of covered items by rule
- Allows insurance policies to subject ostomy coverage to annual deductibles and coinsurance as determined by the superintendent, and limits coverage to not exceed essential health benefits required under federal law (42 U.S.C. 300 GG-6(a))
- Applies amendments to individual policies, group accident and health insurance policies, and medical expense indemnity corporations and health service corporations
Legislative Description
Relates to authorizing insurance coverage for equipment and supplies used for the treatment of ostomies.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A10140
6/20/2014
Committee Referrals
Rules6/17/2014
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