New York S09659 mandates health insurance coverage for home test kits for sexually transmitted diseases.

New York S09659 amends the insurance law to require health insurance coverage for home test kits for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. These kits must meet specific criteria, such as being recommended by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines or the United States Preventive Services Task Force, and being cleared or approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. The bill applies to policies issued, delivered, renewed, and/or modified on or after the effective date.

New York S09659 mandates health insurance coverage for home test kits for sexually transmitted diseases.

New York S09659 amends the insurance law to require health insurance coverage for home test kits for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. These kits must meet specific criteria, such as being recommended by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines or the United States Preventive Services Task Force, and being cleared or approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. The bill applies to policies issued, delivered, renewed, and/or modified on or after the effective date.