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NY A06278

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Steck

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurers to allow insured individuals to request electronic notification when prior authorization is needed to fill a prescription
  • Electronic notifications must be provided within thirty days of the request, where applicable
  • Amends the Insurance Law (sections 3217-a and 4324) and Public Health Law (section 4408) to apply this requirement across different types of insurance entities
  • Applies to standard health insurers, health insurance corporations, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs)
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires insurers to provide electronic notification when prior authorization is required to fill a prescription if requested by the insured.

Last Action

enacting clause stricken

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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