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NM SB132

NM SB132
Sti Prevention & Treatment


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Introduced
01/19/2023
In Committee
03/10/2023
Crossed Over
02/27/2023
Passed
03/16/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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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