New York S02704 mandates health insurance coverage for home test kits for sexually transmitted diseases.

New York S02704 amends the insurance law to require health insurance coverage for home test kits for sexually transmitted diseases. These kits must be recommended by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines or the United States Preventive Services Task Force, and meet certain regulatory standards. The bill applies to policies providing hospital, surgical, or medical coverage, as well as those reimbursing laboratory tests or diagnostic X-ray services. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.

New York S02704 mandates health insurance coverage for home test kits for sexually transmitted diseases.

New York S02704 amends the insurance law to require health insurance coverage for home test kits for sexually transmitted diseases. These kits must be recommended by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines or the United States Preventive Services Task Force, and meet certain regulatory standards. The bill applies to policies providing hospital, surgical, or medical coverage, as well as those reimbursing laboratory tests or diagnostic X-ray services. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.