Allows insurers to use time-related reimbursement for anesthesia services based on independent criteria.

This bill amends the insurance law to allow insurers to use a time-related reimbursement methodology for anesthesia services, provided the methodology is based on criteria established by an independent organization. It prohibits insurers from denying payment for anesthesia services solely because the duration of care exceeded a pre-set time limit. The bill also amends the social services law to ensure that no arbitrary time caps are imposed on reimbursement for anesthesia services during medically necessary procedures.

Allows insurers to use time-related reimbursement for anesthesia services based on independent criteria.

This bill amends the insurance law to allow insurers to use a time-related reimbursement methodology for anesthesia services, provided the methodology is based on criteria established by an independent organization. It prohibits insurers from denying payment for anesthesia services solely because the duration of care exceeded a pre-set time limit. The bill also amends the social services law to ensure that no arbitrary time caps are imposed on reimbursement for anesthesia services during medically necessary procedures.