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17 Co-sponsors
History
- Held for consideration in insurance
- Referred to insurance
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Requires notification to insurers that an out-of-network physician may be used in their procedure, test or surgery
In Senate Committee · Insurance · Sponsor Kevin S. Parker
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A9773
Title of bill
An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to requiring notification to insured persons that an out-of-network physi- cian may be used in their procedure, test or surgery
Purpose or general idea of bill
To provide notice to patients that services provided may not be covered by health insurance.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 3216 of the insurance law is amended by adding a new subsection (m): and Section 3221 of the insur- ance law is amended by adding a new subsection (s).
Justification
Very often out of network providers perform services to patients without patients being made aware that they will be responsible for payment for such services as the provider is not a participating physician of the patient's insurance carrier. An example would be an anesthesiologist who meets a patient shortly before surgery. If the anesthesiologist is not a participating provider, the patient will receive a bill and be responsible for payment. Had the anesthesiologist been a participating provider, the patient would only be responsible for a co-payment. If a patient is informed who the provider will be before services are rendered they have the opportunity to arrange for a differ- ent provider, one which participates with their insurance plan.
Prior legislative history
A10124-b 2008.
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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