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NY A10503

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/31/2016

Primary Sponsor

Crystal Peoples-Stokes

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires hospitals to provide a full regimen of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis to sexual assault victims, rather than only a seven-day starter pack, when significant HIV exposure has been determined.

  • Mandates hospitals inform sexual assault victims that payment assistance for HIV post-exposure prophylaxis and follow-up medical care may be available through the Office of Victim Services.

  • Establishes that sexual assault forensic examinations and related services, including HIV post-exposure prophylaxis, must be provided without charge to survivors, with providers billing the Office of Victim Services directly.

  • Sets reimbursement rate for sexual assault forensic exam services at up to $800, to be reviewed and adjusted annually, and prohibits providers from billing survivors for covered services.

  • Allows sexual assault survivors to voluntarily assign private insurance benefits to offset costs, while preserving their right to decline insurance information disclosure without penalty; takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to HIV post-exposure prophylaxis and other health care services for sexual assault victims.

Last Action

reported referred to ways and means

6/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/15/2016
Codes6/14/2016
Health5/31/2016

Full Bill Text

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