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History
- Referred to insurance
Companion bill
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Relates to expanding health insurance coverage under Healthy NY
In Assembly Committee · Insurance · Sponsor Bill Reilich
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6331
Title of bill
An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to expanding health insurance coverage under the Health NY program to retired persons who had insurance coverage from their previous employer and who lose such health insurance benefits through no fault of their own
Purpose
Expands the Healthy NY program for eligible retires who have lost health insurance coverage at no fault of their own.
Summary of provisions
Adds item V to subparagraph A of subsection C to section 4326 of the insurance law to read a retired person who is ineligible for Medicare and who, through his or her previous employer, had health insurance coverage with benefits available during his or her retirement, and through no fault of their own, loses such health insurance coverage.
Justification
With the growing downsizing of corporations, people are being forced to retire younger and younger. Many individuals, who retire prior to age 65, often leave with an agreement from their respective companies to receive health care benefits throughout their retirement.
Unfortunately, due to the economy and corporate cut backs, health benefits for retirees are being eliminated. In these situations, many retirees, who are not yet eligible for Medicare, are left uninsured. This bill would provide a safety net for these retirees by qualifying them for the Healthy NY program until they are Medicare eligible.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately.
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