NY LEG Breast Tattooing Coverage

On May 29, NY LEG passed bill re breast reconstruction coverage.

  • NY LEG passed bill A 5729 (S 6146) requiring certain insurers to provide coverage for tattooing performed by a physician as part of breast reconstruction surgery.
  • Amends NY INS 28-32-3216, individual accident and health policy; NY INS 28-32-3221, group or blanket insurance; NY INS 28-43-4303, nonprofit indemnity, benefits.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Requires coverage of breast tattooing following a mastectomy or partial mastectomy.
  • Provided such tattooing is performed by licensed physician or other health practitioner.
  • Medical breast tattooing should not be considered as a cosmetic, elective procedure.
  • Legislative History
  • On Mar. 23, 2023, bill was introduced in Assembly; on Jun. 1, 2023, passed Assembly.
  • On Jun. 1, 2023, bill was delivered to the Senate; on Jan. 3, 2024, bill died in Senate.
  • On Mar. 14, 2024, bill again passed in Assembly; on May 29, 2024, passed in Senate.
  • Effectiveness
  • Act shall take effect on Jan. 1 succeeding the date on which it shall become a law.
  • Aug. 2024 NY LEG Governor Approval
  • On Aug. 26, 2024, NY LEG reported governor signed AB 5729 / SB 6146, as Ch. 228.

Regulators NY LEG
Entity Types CNSM; Ins
Reference Ch 228, 8/26/2024; Bill A05729, S06146, 5/29/2024; 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 5/29/2024
Effective Date 1/1/2025
Rule Id 214169
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 8/26/2024
Report Section US Insurance

Last substantive update on 08/29/2024