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History
- Substituted by A10140
- Ordered to third reading cal.1590
- Referred to rules
Companion bill
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Relates to authorizing insurance coverage for equipment and supplies used for the treatment of ostomies
Signed by Governor · Sponsor William Magnarelli
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BILL NUMBER:S7893
Title of bill
An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to authorizing insurance coverage for equipment and supplies used for the treatment of ostomies
Purpose
This bill would clarify the statutory requirement that every health insurer provide coverage for ostomy supplies.
Summary of provisions
This chapter amendment would clarify that coverage for ostomy supplies shall be identical to coverage provided under the essential health bene- fits required under the Affordable Care Act.
Justification
Ostomies are a lifelong health condition and require equipment and supplies that can become costly. The current law allows for the full coverage of equipment and supplies used to treat other chronic condi- tions, such as diabetes. This legislation seeks to require health insur- ers and health maintenance organizations to include full coverage of equipment and supplies used to treat ostomies, in order to ease some of the burden associated with this condition.
Legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
On the same date and in the same manner as A8137-A/S5937-A of 2014.
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