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- Referred to insurance
- Referred to insurance
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Provides health insurance coverage to dependent children up to 25 years of age
In Assembly Committee · Insurance · Sponsor Fred Thiele
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Title of bill
An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to health insurance benefits for dependent children
Purpose
Provides health insurance coverage to dependent children up to 25 years of age.
Summary of provisions
1) Paragraph 4 of subsection (a) of section 3216 of the insurance law, as amended by section 65-d of part A of chapter 58 of the laws of 2007, is amended; 2) Paragraph 1 of subsection (d) of section 4304 of the insurance law, as amended by section 65-e or part A of chapter 58 of the laws of 2007, is amended; and 3) Paragraph 1 of subsection (c) of section 4305 of the insurance law, as amended by chapter 312 of the laws of 2002, is amended.
Justification
The bill would require insurance companies to provide coverage for dependent children up to age 25. Recently enacted legislation allows insurance companies to provide this coverage however, the requirement should be necessary for those children who are still considered dependents and who do not (or cannot) work or attend college.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to policies issued, renewed, modified or amended on and after such date.
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