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This bill, known as the Eli Parker Levitt Law, requires insurance policies in New York to provide coverage for medically necessary transvaginal ultrasounds during pregnancy when recommended by nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines. The bill amends three sections of the state insurance law (covering individual, group, and hospital insurance policies) to mandate this coverage. The bill defines "nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines" as evidence-based guidelines developed by independent organizations or medical professional societies, which involve a systematic review of evidence, assess the benefits and risks of alternative care options, and are created using a transparent methodology with a conflict of interest policy. The new requirement will take effect on January 1, 2027, and will apply to any insurance policies issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended on or after that date. By mandating this coverage, the bill aims to ensure that pregnant individuals have access to important diagnostic ultrasound procedures that may be recommended by medical professionals for comprehensive prenatal care.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3323