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Introduced
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
In Committee
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
Crossed Over
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
Passed
03/16/2023
03/16/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/04/2023
04/04/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH CARE; ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE HEALTH CARE PURCHASING ACT, THE NEW MEXICO INSURANCE CODE, THE HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION LAW AND THE NONPROFIT HEALTH CARE PLAN LAW TO ELIMINATE COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS FOR PREVENTIVE CARE AND TREATMENT OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION; PROVIDING THAT AGE DOES NOT IMPACT ABILITY TO CONSENT TO PREVENTIVE CARE.
AI Summary
This bill aims to eliminate cost-sharing requirements for the preventive care and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in various health insurance plans and health maintenance organization contracts in New Mexico. It defines key terms such as "cost sharing," "preventive care," and "sexually transmitted infection," and specifies that preventive care or treatment for STIs cannot be conditioned on the gender identity of the insured. The bill also clarifies that individuals of any age have the capacity to consent to examination, preventive care, and treatment for STIs. The provisions of the bill apply to health insurance policies, health care plans, certificates of health insurance, or health maintenance organization contracts delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in New Mexico on or after January 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 99 - Apr. 4 (on 04/04/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=132&year=23 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/23%20Regular/final/SB0132.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/23%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0132.pdf |
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