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NY A09353
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/25/2016
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
- Requires Medicaid coverage for the cost of donor breast milk for home and inpatient use when prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner
- Applies to infants who are medically or physically unable to receive maternal breast milk, or whose mothers are unable to produce or provide maternal breast milk
- Covers infants meeting at least one of three criteria: documented birth weight of 1,500 grams or less, congenital or acquired intestinal condition creating risk for feeding complications, or other medical need for breast milk nourishment
- Establishes coverage amount as no less than the reasonable cost of milk from a certified milk bank plus reasonable processing and handling fees
- Takes effect January 1st following enactment into law
Legislative Description
Provides medical assistance coverage for the cost of donor breast milk which is medically necessary for certain prematurely born infants.
Last Action
substituted by s6583b
6/15/2016
Committee Referrals
Rules6/14/2016
Ways and Means5/23/2016
Health2/25/2016
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