Allows a special open enrollment period for consumers to choose a new health insurance plan if their contract is severed with an existing health care.

New York A08850 amends the insurance law to allow a special open enrollment period for consumers if their contract is severed with an existing health care provider without their fault. This change aims to ensure continuity of care by enabling consumers to select a new health insurance plan. Coverage under the new plan must be effective no later than fourteen days after the consumer purchases the policy. This provision does not impose any fees or penalties for special enrollment.

Allows a special open enrollment period for consumers to choose a new health insurance plan if their contract is severed with an existing health care.

New York A08850 amends the insurance law to allow a special open enrollment period for consumers if their contract is severed with an existing health care provider without their fault. This change aims to ensure continuity of care by enabling consumers to select a new health insurance plan. Coverage under the new plan must be effective no later than fourteen days after the consumer purchases the policy. This provision does not impose any fees or penalties for special enrollment.