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NY A02663
Bill
Status
1/26/2023
Primary Sponsor
Erik Dilan
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AI Summary
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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.
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Applies to all accident and health insurance policies delivered or issued for delivery in New York State.
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Mandates that insurance policies must cover out-of-network physician costs if the insured person does not receive prior notification as required.
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Amends Insurance Law sections 3216 and 3221 to establish these notification and coverage requirements.
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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