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This bill requires certain health insurance policies in New York to provide coverage for diabetes and prediabetes screening without any additional out-of-pocket costs for patients. Specifically, the bill mandates that health insurance policies which cover physician office services or provide major medical/comprehensive coverage must include screening for diabetes and prediabetes based on national evidence-based practice guidelines. The requirement applies to individual policies, group policies, accident and health insurance policies, and medical expense indemnity corporations. Importantly, these policies cannot impose any deductibles, co-insurance, co-payments, or other cost-sharing requirements for these screenings, effectively making them free to patients. The bill will apply to all policies issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended on or after the effective date, which is immediately upon passage. By eliminating financial barriers to diabetes and prediabetes screening, the bill aims to promote early detection and potential prevention of diabetes, which can lead to better health outcomes and potentially lower long-term healthcare costs.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1206