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NY A02663

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2023

Primary Sponsor

Erik Dilan

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires billing entities to notify insured persons prior to any procedure, test, or surgery if an out-of-network physician may be used and their services will not be covered by the insurance policy.

  • Applies to all accident and health insurance policies delivered or issued for delivery in New York State.

  • Mandates that insurance policies must cover out-of-network physician costs if the insured person does not receive prior notification as required.

  • Amends Insurance Law sections 3216 and 3221 to establish these notification and coverage requirements.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Requires notification to insureds that an out-of-network physician may be used in their procedure, test or surgery and such physician's services shall not be covered by their insurance policy; such services must be covered if the insured person does not receive notification prior to such services or procedure.

Last Action

referred to insurance

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/26/2023

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