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NY A04470

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kwani O'Pharrow

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires Medicaid to cover remotely connected insulin pens for patients with diabetes under the pharmacy benefit

  • Allows coverage for recipients aged 7 and older who use the device with prescribed insulin cartridges; children under 7 may use the device with adult supervision

  • Mandates that managed care organization premium payments adequately reflect the cost of these services, including administrative costs

  • Takes effect on January 1 following enactment

Legislative Description

Provides coverage of remotely connected insulin pens under the pharmacy benefit of medical assistance for eligible patients with diabetes.

Last Action

referred to health

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Health2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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