Bill > S07594

This bill amends New York's public health law to require insurers participating in the NY State of Health marketplace (the state's health insurance exchange) to offer at least one dental plan specifically designed for individuals who are 65 years of age and older. Currently, insurers must offer health plans at silver and gold levels, and this legislation adds the requirement that they also provide at least one dental plan option for senior citizens. The dental plan must be either a qualified dental plan or a dental plan approved for sale by the state's department of financial services. The bill is set to take effect on the first day of January following its enactment, which means it will help improve dental insurance access for older New York residents who may have difficulty finding appropriate dental coverage through existing marketplace plans.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7594