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NY A09353

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2016

Primary Sponsor

Michaelle Solages

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

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

Full Bill Text

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