NY LEG HIV/AIDS Drug Authorization

On Jun. 6, NY LEG passed bill on delays in HIV/AIDS prescriptions.

  • NY LEG passed Bill AB 1619 (SB 1001) to prohibit insurers from restricting or imposing delays in distribution of antiretroviral prescription drugs prescribed for HIV or AIDS.
  • Amends NY INS 28-32-3216, NY INS 28-32-3221, NY INS 28-43-4303 to prohibit the policy to require prior authorization for antiretroviral prescriptions for HIV or AIDS.
  • Legislative History
  • On Jan. 17, 2023, bill introduced in Assembly; on May 23, 2024, bill sent to Senate.
  • On May 30, 2024, bill passed in Senate; on May 30, 2024, bill returned to Assembly.
  • On Jun. 6, 2024, bill passed in Assembly; on Jun. 6, 2024, bill returned to Senate.
  • Effectiveness
  • If enacted, act will become effective on the 180th day after it becomes a law.
  • Jun. 28, 2024 NY LEG Governor Approval
  • On Jun. 28, 2024, NY LEG governor approved bills AB1619/SB1001, assigned Ch. 152.

Regulators NY LEG
Entity Types Ins
Reference Ch. 152, 6/28/2024; Bill A01619, S01001, 6/6/2024; Citation: *NY INS* 28-32-3216, 28-32-3221, 28-43-4303;
Functions Claims/Accelerated Benefits; Compliance; Legal; Product Administration
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Insurance; Insurance-Health
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 6/6/2024
Effective Date 12/25/2024
Rule Id 215044
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 6/28/2024
Report Section US Insurance

Last substantive update on 07/03/2024