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- Referred to insurance
- Referred to insurance
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Relates to coverage for prenatal vitamins
In Assembly Committee · Insurance · Sponsor Aileen Gunther
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BILL NUMBER:S5341
Title of bill
An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to coverage for prenatal vitamins
Purpose
To require certain insurers to provide coverage for prenatal vitamins.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Describes which individual medical Policies must provide coverage for prenatal vitamins. Coverage of the prenatal vitamins are subject to annual deductibles and coinsurance that are consistent with those established for a given policy.
Section 2. Describes which group or blanket medical policies must provide coverage for prenatal vitamins. Coverage of the prenatal vitamins are subject to annual deductibles and coinsurance that are consistent with those established for a given policy.
Section 3. States that every contract issued by a corporation which provides coverage for prescription drugs shall provide coverage for prenatal vitamins. This coverage will be subject to deductibles and coinsurance as deemed appropriate by the superintendent.
Section 4. Effective date.
Justification
Prenatal vitamins are vitamin supplements taken before and during pregnancy with the intention of providing women with nutrients that help towards a healthy pregnancy. This legislation would ensure women across New York State have access to quality prenatal vitamins without having to shoulder a massive financial burden. Prenatal maternity care is a vital healthcare service that needs to provided to people of all socioeconomic backgrounds.
Legislative history
2011-2012: A405 referred to Insurance 2009-2010: A9787B referred to Insurance/S6309B passed Senate
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law and shall apply to policies issued, reissued, renewed, modified or amended on or after such date.
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