A 6278 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to electronic notification when prior authorization is required to fill a prescription

This bill requires health insurers to provide electronic notifications to insured patients when prior authorization is needed for a prescription, if the patient requests it. It directly affects patients filling prescriptions that require insurer approval, allowing them to opt for electronic alerts within 30 days of a prior authorization request. The key provision adds a new requirement for insurers to facilitate this electronic notification system, building on existing disclosure rules about in-network providers and out-of-network costs. The bill does not change prior authorization rules but streamlines communication for patients. (Summary based on bill text sections 1, 2, and 3.)
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 3, 2025 Last action Jan 15, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO INSURANCE
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Mar 3, 2025
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