New York S00742 amends insurance law to mandate coverage for prenatal vitamins.

New York S00742 amends the insurance law to require that any policy providing medical, major medical, or similar comprehensive-type coverage must include coverage for prenatal vitamins when prescribed by a licensed health care practitioner. This applies to contracts issued by medical expense indemnity corporations, hospital service corporations, and health services corporations. The coverage may be subject to annual deductibles and coinsurance, as determined by the superintendent and consistent with other benefits within the policy.

New York S00742 amends insurance law to mandate coverage for prenatal vitamins.

New York S00742 amends the insurance law to require that any policy providing medical, major medical, or similar comprehensive-type coverage must include coverage for prenatal vitamins when prescribed by a licensed health care practitioner. This applies to contracts issued by medical expense indemnity corporations, hospital service corporations, and health services corporations. The coverage may be subject to annual deductibles and coinsurance, as determined by the superintendent and consistent with other benefits within the policy.