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NY A01462

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Hunter

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires private insurers and Medicaid to respond to pre-authorization claims for oncology patients within 5 business days

  • Applies specifically to pre-authorization requests filed by physicians for testing, treatments, or procedures for cancer patients

  • Authorizes physicians to proceed with lifesaving testing, treatment, or procedures if insurers fail to respond within the 5-day window

  • Makes insurers liable for payment covering the prescribed care when they fail to meet the response deadline

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Establishes a mandated window of five business days for both Medicaid and private insurers to respond to pre-authorization claims for testing and/or treatments made by physicians on behalf of oncology patients.

Last Action

referred to insurance

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/9/2025

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