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This bill requires certain health insurance plans to cover electrocardiogram (ECG) tests for adults and children who have received a coronavirus vaccine, regardless of whether they have a family history of heart disease or related conditions. Specifically, the bill mandates that these ECG tests and their result interpretations must be covered if ordered by a physician or other licensed healthcare professional authorized to administer such tests, in accordance with prevailing clinical standards. The bill amends several sections of New York's insurance law and social services law to include this new coverage requirement for individual, group, and health maintenance organization (HMO) insurance plans, as well as Medicaid. The coverage will apply to any insurance policies issued, delivered, renewed, or modified on or after the bill's effective date. Notably, for the Medicaid provision, the implementation is contingent upon obtaining necessary federal approvals for financial participation. The bill aims to provide additional medical screening and care for individuals who have received a coronavirus vaccine, potentially helping to detect any potential cardiac complications early.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8550