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NY A08850

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gabriella Romero

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

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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