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NY S01492

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2019

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Jacobs

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all health insurance policies covering prescription drugs to include coverage for at least one opioid antagonist and device, with prior authorization permitted for non-generic forms.

  • Defines "opioid antagonist and device" as an FDA-approved drug that negates or neutralizes opioid effects, limited to naloxone and other medications approved by the department of health.

  • Mandates coverage for opioid antagonists prescribed or dispensed via standing order or collaborative practice agreement for use on patients other than the insured.

  • Allows coverage to be subject to annual deductibles and co-insurance consistent with other policy benefits, as determined by the superintendent.

  • Applies the requirements to health maintenance organizations, non-profit health service plans, and accident and health insurers; takes effect 30 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Requires health insurers to provide coverage for opioid antagonists and devices.

Last Action

RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

8/11/2020

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/15/2019

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