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NY A05193
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2021
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
- Requires health insurance policies covering contraception to also cover emergency contraception when provided by prescription, through pharmacist order under Education Law section 6831, or when lawfully provided without a prescription
- Applies this requirement to policies issued by health maintenance organizations (Article 49, Section 3216), nonprofit health service corporations (Article 49, Section 3221), and accident and health insurers (Article 49, Section 4304)
- Defines emergency contraception as one or more prescription or non-prescription drugs used in combination to prevent pregnancy after intercourse, if approved as safe and effective by the FDA
- Requires the Department of Health to include information about emergency contraception safety, efficacy, appropriate use, and availability in educational materials under Public Health Law section 207
- Takes effect 180 days after enactment, applying to insurance policies issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended on or after the effective date
Legislative Description
Provides for the dispensing of emergency contraception when provided pursuant to an ordinary prescription or order and when lawfully provided other than through a prescription or order; defines "emergency contraception" to mean one or more prescription or non-prescription drugs, used separately or in combination, in a dosage and manner for preventing pregnancy when used after intercourse, found safe and effective for that use by the United States food and drug administration, and dispensed or administered for that purpose.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
11/18/2022
Committee Referrals
Insurance2/11/2021
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