Requires health insurance policies include coverage for anesthesia for the duration of a medical procedure
Summary
Requires health insurance policies include coverage for anesthesia for the entire duration of a procedure for which a licensed medical practitioner has issued an order for such anesthesia.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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A7562
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A7562A
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to replace a vague requirement for anesthesia coverage with specific definitions and protections. It now explicitly defines 'anesthesia time' based on when the provider is present with the patient, prohibits insurers from setting time limits on coverage, and mandates that payment standards align with current medical coding guidelines.
Scope change
The scope of coverage was expanded and clarified to ensure protection against arbitrary time limits previously allowed under the vague original text.
DEFINITION
Added a precise definition of 'anesthesia time' as the period when an anesthesia provider is present with the patient, starting from preparation and ending when the patient is safe for post-operative care.
REQUIREMENT
Added a strict prohibition preventing insurers from establishing, implementing, or enforcing any policy that imposes a time limit on anesthesia payment.
Specified that payment for anesthesia services must follow prevailing medical coding standards, such as AMA CPT codes and Medicare guidelines.
Updated the language in all relevant sections of the Insurance Law to include these new definitions and prohibitions.
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
lower
May 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7562A
lower
May 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INSURANCE
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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