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NY A00042

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/4/2023

Primary Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits insurance companies from refusing to issue, renew, deny, or cancel policies solely because an individual has used or is using pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) or post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV prevention
  • Bars insurers from charging higher premiums or payments based on use of PrEP or PEP
  • Prevents insurers from designating PrEP or PEP use as a preexisting condition for which coverage can be denied or reduced
  • Prohibits insurers from setting lower rates or discriminating in agent or broker fees based on PrEP or PEP use
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to prohibiting insurance companies from denying coverage for individuals that have taken or are currently taking pre-exposure prophylaxis for the prevention of HIV or post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV infection.

Last Action

referred to insurance

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/4/2023

Full Bill Text

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