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NY A03496
Bill
Status
2/3/2023
Primary Sponsor
Gary Pretlow
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AI Summary
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Requires insurers to reimburse ambulance services directly to in-network providers at negotiated rates under Insurance Law sections 3216, 3221, and 4303.
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Mandates joint checks payable to both the insured and ambulance provider at usual and customary charges when no negotiated rate exists between provider and insurer.
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Requires insurers to accept executed assignments of benefits from ambulance providers and issue reimbursement solely to the provider, regardless of policy language.
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Requires insurers issuing joint checks to notify ambulance providers electronically with patient name, date of service, payment date, amount, and mailing address.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to reimbursement for ambulance services; requires insurers to submit payments directly to ambulance providers who are in-network or, for out-of-network ambulance providers, requires the issuance of a joint check to the insured specifying both the insured and the ambulance provider as payees.
Last Action
referred to insurance
1/3/2024