Bill > A02495

This bill amends the New York State insurance law to prohibit insurers, organizations, and corporations licensed under specific health insurance articles from imposing charges or deducting money from payments to health care providers based on whether those payments are made electronically or by paper. The bill specifically targets health insurance entities regulated under articles forty-three, forty-seven, and forty-four of the insurance and public health laws. By preventing these financial penalties, the legislation aims to ensure that health care providers can receive payments through their preferred method without being financially penalized. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law and will apply to all payments made on or after that effective date, meaning health care providers will be protected from such charges starting at that point. This change appears designed to provide more flexibility and fairness in how health care providers can receive reimbursements from insurance companies.

Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2495