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NY A07315
Bill
Status
5/5/2021
Primary Sponsor
Chantel Jackson
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AI Summary
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Department of Financial Services superintendent, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, shall review childbirth-related covered benefits in all New York state health insurance policies and medical assistance programs
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Review shall examine length of stay coverage for surgical and vaginal deliveries, reimbursement rates to maternal care providers, out-of-pocket expenses, coverage for delivery complications, and neonatal intensive care coverage
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Review shall also assess maternity coverage for dependents under age 26 and whether pregnancy qualifies as a life event for special enrollment periods
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Superintendent must submit findings and recommendations to the governor, legislative leaders, and both minority leaders within one year of the act's effective date
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Act takes effect immediately and automatically repeals 60 days after the report submission
Legislative Description
Directs the the department of financial services, in consultation with the department of health to prepare a report with recommendations on their review of covered benefits related to childbirth offered by all health insurance providers in New York state.
Last Action
substituted by s4827
6/3/2021