Bill > A02675

This bill amends the New York insurance law to require that every medical insurance policy provide coverage for prenatal vitamins when prescribed by a licensed health care practitioner acting within their lawful scope of practice. The bill removes previous language that limited coverage to policies that also provide prescription drug coverage and eliminates provisions that allowed for annual deductibles and coinsurance for these vitamins. By modifying sections of the insurance law related to policies issued by medical indemnity corporations, hospital service corporations, and health services corporations, the bill ensures consistent coverage of prenatal vitamins across different types of health insurance plans. The changes aim to make prenatal vitamins more accessible by removing potential financial barriers and standardizing their coverage. The bill will take effect simultaneously with a related chapter of laws addressing prenatal vitamin coverage, as proposed in legislative bills S. 1965-A and A. 3865-A.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2675