New York 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced
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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 3216 of the insurance law.

  • Section 3216 of the insurance law

    (42) (A) Every policy that provides coverage for hospital, surgical or medical care shall provide coverage for perimenopausal and menopausal care and treatment administered by a physician or other licensed health care provider. Symptoms of menstrual complications for perimenopausal and menopausal care authorized under this paragraph include, but are not limited to: irregular or heavy menstrual periods, temporary cognitive changes related to the menopause transition, hot flashes, mood changes, weight gain, vaginal or bladder symptoms, decrease in fertility, loss of bone, increase in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, and sleep disruption including night sweats. (B) For purposes of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph: (i) "Menopause" means the permanent cessation of ovulation so that ovaries stop releasing follicles and stop producing estrogen and progesterone. For women with an intact uterus, menopause is marked by a twelve month absence of menstruation. (ii) "Perimenopause" means the transition period from the late repro- ductive phase to the permanent cessation of ovarian function with absence of menstruation. italics (C) Such coverage required pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this para- graph shall not be subject to annual deductibles, co-payment fees or coinsurance. (24)(A) Every policy that provides coverage for hospital, surgical or medical care shall provide coverage for perimenopausal and menopausal care or treatment administered by a physician or other licensed health care provider. Symptoms of menstrual complications for perimenopausal and menopausal care authorized under this paragraph include, but are not limited to: irregular or heavy menstrual periods, temporary cognitive changes related to the menopause transition, hot flashes, mood changes, weight gain, vaginal or bladder symptoms, decrease in fertility, loss of bone, increase in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, and sleep disruption including night sweats. (B) For purposes of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph: (i) "Menopause" means the permanent cessation of ovulation so that ovaries stop releasing follicles and stop producing estrogen and progesterone. For women with an intact uterus, menopause is marked by a twelve month absence of menstruation. (ii) "Perimenopause" means the transition period from the late repro- ductive phase to the permanent cessation of ovarian function with absence of menstruation. (C) Such coverage required pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this para- graph shall not be subject to annual deductibles, co-payment fees or coinsurance. (xx)(1) Any contract issued by a medical expense indemnity corpo- ration, a hospital service corporation or a health services corporation that provides coverage for hospital, surgical or medical care shall provide coverage for perimenopausal and menopausal care or treatment administered by a physician or other licensed health care provider. Symptoms of menstrual complications for perimenopausal and menopausal care authorized under this paragraph include, but are not limited to: irregular or heavy menstrual periods, temporary cognitive changes related to the menopause transition, hot flashes, mood changes, weight gain, vaginal or bladder symptoms, decrease in fertility, loss of bone, increase in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, and sleep disruption including night sweats. (2) For purposes of paragraph one of this subsection: (A) "Menopause" means the permanent cessation of ovulation so that ovaries stop releasing follicles and stop producing estrogen and progesterone. For women with an intact uterus, menopause is marked by a twelve month absence of menstruation. (B) "Perimenopause" means the transition period from the late repro- ductive phase to the permanent cessation of ovarian function with absence of menstruation. (3) Such coverage required pursuant to paragraph one of this subsection shall not be subject to annual deductibles, co-payment fees or coinsurance.

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