New York A04470 amends the social services law to provide coverage for remotely connected insulin pens under the pharmacy benefit of medical.

New York A04470 amends the social services law by adding a new provision to cover remotely connected insulin pens for patients with diabetes. These pens must be able to operate interactively and/or autonomously and are intended for patients aged seven and older, with younger patients using the device under adult supervision. The coverage will be provided under the pharmacy benefit of medical assistance for all eligible patients with diabetes. The costs associated with this coverage, including administration, will be reflected in managed care organization premium payments.

New York A04470 amends the social services law to provide coverage for remotely connected insulin pens under the pharmacy benefit of medical.

New York A04470 amends the social services law by adding a new provision to cover remotely connected insulin pens for patients with diabetes. These pens must be able to operate interactively and/or autonomously and are intended for patients aged seven and older, with younger patients using the device under adult supervision. The coverage will be provided under the pharmacy benefit of medical assistance for all eligible patients with diabetes. The costs associated with this coverage, including administration, will be reflected in managed care organization premium payments.