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BILL NUMBER:A9002
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law and the insurance law, in relation to rates of payment for hospital and health-related services by health maintenance organizations
Purpose
This bill relates to rates of payment for hospital and health- related services by health maintenance organizations.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Subdivision of section 2807 of the public health law is amended by adding a new paragraph.
Section 2. section 2807-f of the public health law is amended by adding a new subdivision 8.
Section 3. section 4406 of the public health law is amended by adding a new subdivision S.
Section 4. section 4306 of the insurance law is amended by adding a new closing paragraph.
Section 5. Contains the effective date.
Justification
This bill would create a floor for which HMO's cannot negotiate below regarding hospital payments, and reimbursement to follow the guideline of the current Medicare reimbursement. This legislation is to increase the bargaining power of the hospital for payment and ensure insurance carries cannot drop as a provider to the hospital.
Prior legislative history
New legislation.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall be deemed to have been in full force and effect on and after January 1, 2009.
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