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NY S06583

Bill

Official Source

Status

Vetoed

11/28/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kemp Hannon

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends social services law to require medical assistance coverage for donor breast milk for home and inpatient use when prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner
  • Covers infants with documented birthweight of 1,500 grams or less, or those with congenital/acquired intestinal conditions at high risk for feeding intolerance and necrotizing enterocolitis
  • Applies when mother or infant is medically or physically unable to produce, receive, or participate in maternal breastfeeding
  • Requires coverage at not less than the reasonable cost of milk from a certified milk bank, including reasonable processing and handling fees
  • Takes effect January 1st following enactment

Legislative Description

Provides medical assistance coverage for the cost of donor breast milk which is medically necessary for certain prematurely born infants.

Last Action

VETOED MEMO.278

11/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/15/2016
Rules6/7/2016
Finance5/24/2016
Health4/5/2016
Children and Families1/28/2016

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