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NY A08850
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gabriella Romero
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AI Summary
- Requires health insurance policies to provide a special open enrollment period when a consumer's contract with their existing health care provider is severed through no fault of the consumer
- Allows consumers to switch to a new health insurance plan during this special enrollment period to maintain continuity of care with their existing provider
- Prohibits insurers from charging fees or imposing penalties for consumers who enroll during this special open enrollment period
- Mandates that coverage under a new plan must become effective no later than 14 days after the consumer purchases it
- Requires health insurance contracts to include a statement informing consumers of their right to this special open enrollment period when provider contracts are terminated
Legislative Description
Allows for a new special open enrollment period to choose a new health insurance plan for consumers in certain instances to allow for continuity of care with an existing health care provider.
Last Action
referred to insurance
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Insurance6/9/2025
Full Bill Text
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