BILL NUMBER: S1965A
SPONSOR: ADDABBO
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to coverage for prenatal
vitamins
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1. Describes which individual medical policies must provide
coverage for prenatal vitamins. Coverage of the prenatal vitamins are
subject to annual deductibles and coinsurance that are consistent with
those established for a given policy.
Section 2: Describes which group or blanket medical policies must
provide coverage for prenatal vitamins. Coverage of the prenatal vita-
mins are subject to annual deductibles and coinsurance that are consist-
ent with those established for a given policy.'
Section 3. States that every contract issued by a corporation which
provides coverage for prescription drugs shall provide coverage for
prenatal vitamins. This coverage will be subject to deductibles and
coinsurance as deemed appropriate by the superintendent.
Section 4. Effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Prenatal vitamins are vitamin supplements taken before and during preg-
nancy with the intention of providing women with nutrients that help
towards a healthy pregnancy. This legislation would ensure women across
New York State have access to quality prenatal vitamins without having
to shoulder a massive financial burden. Prenatal maternity care is a
vital healthcare service that needs to be provided to people of all
socioeconomic backgrounds.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2017-18: A296 referred to Insurance
2019-20: A3652 referred to Insurance
2020-21: S. 7506 referred to Rules
2021-22: S. 7506 referred to Rules
2022-23: S. 1965 passed Senate
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the
date on which it shall have become a law and shall apply to policies
issued, reissued, renewed, modified or amended on or after such date.

Statutes affected:
S1965: 3221 insurance law, 3221(k) insurance law, 4303 insurance law
S1965A: 3221 insurance law, 3221(k) insurance law, 4303 insurance law