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NY A09547
NY A09547Prohibits Medicaid service providers from requiring prior authorization for antiretroviral prescription drugs for the treatment or prevention of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the social services law and the public health law, in relation to prohibiting Medicaid from requiring prior authorization for HIV medication
AI Summary
This bill prohibits Medicaid service providers, including managed care providers, from requiring prior authorization, which is a pre-approval process, for antiretroviral prescription drugs used to treat or prevent HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) or AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). This change aims to ensure that individuals receiving Medicaid can access these crucial medications without unnecessary delays or bureaucratic hurdles, thereby improving treatment and prevention efforts for these conditions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to health (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9547 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09547&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A09547 |
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