S 4526 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Expands health care plan contract coverage for any health care provider for one hundred twenty days after the termination of such contract

This bill requires health insurance plans to continue covering healthcare providers (like hospitals or clinics) for 120 days after a contract ends, including payment terms. It directly affects providers who lose contracts and their patients (enrollees), ensuring uninterrupted access during the transition. Key provisions include requiring plans to notify affected enrollees within 15 days of the 120-day period starting and allowing the commissioner to shorten this period for cause. The bill does not apply if both parties mutually agree to termination with 30 days' notice to enrollees. This creates a standardized buffer to prevent sudden gaps in care for patients.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 6, 2025
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Jamaal Bailey
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