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NY A10503
Bill
Status
5/31/2016
Primary Sponsor
Crystal Peoples-Stokes
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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