This bill aims to prohibit health insurance carriers from imposing time limits on anesthesia services provided during medical or surgical procedures. It specifically states that carriers cannot limit coverage based on the duration of anesthesia services before, during, or after a procedure, nor can they exclude anesthesia time from the overall anesthesia services. The bill establishes that coverage for these services will be calculated using a formula that combines base units and time units, with the conversion factor determined through individual agreements between anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists and the carriers.

Additionally, the bill defines key terms related to anesthesia services, including "anesthesia services," "anesthesia time," "base units," and "time units," aligning them with prevailing medical coding standards. The legislation emphasizes the importance of providing adequate anesthesia coverage without arbitrary time constraints, which could negatively impact patient care, particularly in complex surgical situations. The act is set to take effect 90 days after enactment and will apply to policies and contracts issued or renewed after that date.