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NY A02495

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

John McDonald

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits health insurers and licensed health organizations from charging fees or making deductions from payments owed to healthcare providers based on whether payment is made electronically or by paper check

  • Applies to insurers and organizations licensed under Insurance Law articles 43 and 47, as well as entities certified under Public Health Law article 44 (including HMOs)

  • Amends Section 3224-a of the Insurance Law, which governs prompt payment requirements for health insurance claims

  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law and applies to payments made on or after the effective date

Legislative Description

Prohibits the imposition of a charge or deduction from a payment due to a health care provider because such payment is made through electronic or paper means.

Last Action

referred to codes

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes1/7/2026
Rules5/20/2025
Codes5/13/2025
Insurance1/17/2025

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