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NY A06773
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
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Removes the existing requirement that patients can only consent to pay for healthcare services after receiving the services and discussing treatment costs
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Requires the Superintendent of Financial Services and Commissioner of Health to develop a uniform patient liability form for payment consent
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Prohibits payment consent forms from requiring patients to assume unlimited financial liability; forms must specify patients are only liable for services actually provided
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Mandates that payment consent forms include language informing patients of their right to request a "Good Faith Estimate" for any current or future visit or procedure
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Makes any payment consent form not signed by the patient or their legal representative unenforceable
Legislative Description
Removes the requirement that consent for the payment of certain medical services must occur after such services are administered; requires the superintendent of financial services and the commissioner of health to develop a uniform form for consent for payment.
Last Action
committed to health
1/20/2026