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NY S08869

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Skoufis

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurance policies to pay pharmacists an administrative fee for dispensing self-administered hormonal contraceptives and providing related services under Education Law section 6801
  • Sets the minimum administrative fee at no less than the current Medicaid rate for the same services
  • Applies to individual policies, group/blanket policies, and health maintenance organization contracts that provide medical or comprehensive coverage
  • Amends sections 3216, 3221, and 4303 of the New York Insurance Law
  • Takes effect immediately and applies to policies issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended after the effective date

Legislative Description

Requires certain health insurance policies include coverage for services provided by pharmacists related to contraceptives.

Last Action

returned to senate

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/27/2026
Rules1/20/2026
Insurance1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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