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NY A03767

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Weprin

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits insurers from retroactively denying payment for substance use disorder treatment services based on eligibility if the provider verified coverage with the insurer at the time treatment began

  • Requires insurers to immediately notify treatment providers when an insured individual loses coverage due to termination of employment

  • Specifies that denial of coverage must be based on employment termination, not employment suspension

  • Bars insurers from conducting retrospective eligibility reviews if they fail to immediately notify providers of an insured's employment termination

  • Applies to the New York State Health Insurance Program

Legislative Description

Prohibits the retrospective denial of payment for substance use disorder treatment services if an insured was covered for such services at the time treatment was initiated; requires insurers to notify a treatment provider when an insured has lost coverage based on termination of the insured's employment.

Last Action

referred to insurance

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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