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NY A07953

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phara Souffrant Forrest

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Exempts screening for elevated lead levels from annual deductibles and coinsurance requirements under individual health insurance policies, group health insurance policies, and health maintenance organization contracts

  • Adds coverage for elevated lead level screening and blood tests for children under Medicaid (social services law)

  • Defines "elevated lead levels" by reference to the existing definition in section 1370(6) of the public health law

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides for coverage of screenings for elevated lead levels exempting them from annual deductibles or coinsurance.

Last Action

referred to insurance

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance4/16/2025

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