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History
- Substituted by A8900
- Ordered to third reading cal.18
- Reported and committed to rules
- Referred to insurance
Companion bill
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Relates to the purchase of prescription drugs
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Sheldon Silver
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6126
Title of bill
An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to the purchase of prescription drugs
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to make clarifying changes to Chapter 598 of the Laws of 2011 to ensure proper implementation of the intent of the law.
Summary of provisions
This bill would clarify the provisions of Chapter 598 of the Laws of 2011 to require that insurance policies that provide coverage for prescription fertility drugs purchased through a network participating mail order or non-retail specialty pharmacy shall provide the same coverage when such drugs are purchased from a network participating non-mail order retail pharmacy. The bill would further require that prior to such coverage by the insurer, the network participating non-mail order retail pharmacy must accept the reimbursement rate and other contractual terms and conditions as the insurer has established for network participating mail order or non-retail specialty pharmacies.
The bill would also make conforming changes within sections 3216, 3221 and 4303 of the Insurance Law that are necessary for the implementation of these provisions as well as other minor technical modifications to ensure consistency with existing law.
Justification
The Legislature's intent in enacting Chapter 598 of the Laws of 2011 was to ensure that consumers with insurance policies that provide coverage for prescription fertility drugs are afforded a choice in the manner in which they make their prescription drug purchases. This bill would make clearer, the provisions of Chapter 598 and facilitate its implementation by the affected parties.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the same date and in the same manner as Chapter 598 of the Laws of 2011.
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