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History
- Referred to health
Companion bill
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Relates to the coverage of ostomy supplies in the child health plus program
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Kevin Cahill
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7825
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to coverage of ostomy supplies in the child health plus program
Purpose
This bill would require the child health plus program to include ostomy equipment and supplies as a covered health care service.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends subdivision 7 of section 2510 of the public health law by adding ostomy equipment and supplies to the list of covered health services.
Section 2 is the effective date of the bill.
Justification
New York's Child Health Plus program currently provides no coverage for ostomy supplies and equipment for low-income children under the age of 19. There are various reasons why children have ostomies, including birth defects such as spina bifida, exstrophy of the bladder and imperforate anus. Children may also develop other disorders that may require an ostomy, such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's Disease, polyposis, malignancy, injury and nerve damage.
Out of pocket costs for ostomy supplies vary and are dependent upon the complications of the ostomy. Complex ostomies result in greater monthly utilization of ostomy supplies and equipment. The cost to consumers can easily exceed hundreds of dollars per month. Children enrolled in the Child Health Plus program cannot be covered under other health insurance to help defray the cost of ostomy supplies.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately.
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