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NY A09182
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Steck
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AI Summary
- Prohibits hospitals and health systems from charging facility fees for telehealth services when the hospital-based facility serves as the "distant site" (provider location)
- Creates an exception allowing facility fees for telehealth only when the service is provided by a healthcare provider not authorized to bill a separate professional fee
- Amends existing facility fee disclosure law (Section 2830 of public health law) to add telehealth-specific definitions and restrictions
- Maintains existing requirements that patients must receive written notice at least 7 days before services if facility fees will apply, including fee amount, purpose, and insurance coverage information
- Continues the existing ban on facility fees for preventive care services as defined by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Legislative Description
Provides that no facility fee shall be charged for services when a hospital-based facility is a distant site for health care services delivered by telehealth unless the service is provided by a health care provider not authorized to bill a professional fee separately for the service.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Health10/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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