Bill
S 7987
Overview: Bill Number: S 7987, Title: Ensures continuity of care for cancer patients during insurance contract negotiations, Status: PRINT NUMBER 7987A, Introduced: May 15, 2025Pur
Overview: Bill Number: S 7987, Title: Ensures continuity of care for cancer patients during insurance contract negotiations, Status: PRINT NUMBER 7987A, Introduced: May 15, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to protect cancer patients from disruptions in their care and coverage during contract negotiations between their health insurance provider and healthcare providers. The legislation seeks to ensure continuity of care and prevent patients from being caught in the middle of disputes between insurers and providers.
Key Provisions:
- Requires health insurers to maintain in-network coverage for cancer patients for the duration of their active treatment, even if the insurer's contract with the patient's healthcare provider expires
- Prohibits health insurers from requiring cancer patients to switch healthcare providers or undergo prior authorization for continued care during active treatment
- Mandates that insurers cover out-of-network care at in-network rates if the patient's provider is no longer in-network due to contract negotiations
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would directly benefit cancer patients who are receiving active treatment, ensuring they can maintain continuity of care with their established healthcare providers without disruptions or additional financial burdens. It would also impact health insurance companies and healthcare providers by setting new requirements during contract negotiations.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced in the New York State Senate and is currently in the print number 7987A stage, indicating it has been amended. The legislative process is ongoing, and the bill would need to pass both the Senate and Assembly before being signed into law by the governor.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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