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NY S08124
NY S08124Allows for a new special open enrollment period to choose a new health insurance plan for consumers in certain instances to allow for continuity of care with an existing health care provider.
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Introduced
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
In Committee
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the insurance law, in relation to circumstances under which a consumer may be subject to a new special open enrollment period to choose a new health insurance plan
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York insurance law to create a new special open enrollment period for health insurance consumers who lose access to their existing healthcare providers through no fault of their own. Specifically, the bill allows consumers to choose a new health insurance plan if their contract is severed with one or more of their current healthcare providers. When this occurs, the consumer will be granted a special enrollment period to select a new health insurance plan that may help maintain continuity of care with their existing providers. The bill mandates that health insurance policies cannot impose a fee or penalty for this special enrollment, and the new coverage must become effective no later than 14 days after the consumer purchases the new insurance policy. Additionally, the bill requires that health insurance contracts include a statement informing consumers about this new special open enrollment provision. The legislation aims to protect consumers from being unexpectedly disconnected from their healthcare providers and provide them with a flexible mechanism to maintain their medical care.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
REFERRED TO INSURANCE (on 05/15/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8124 |
BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08124&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08124 |
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