Requires insurers to provide information on resources for insureds or enrollees recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

This bill (A 3538) requires health insurers and health maintenance organizations in New York to provide newly diagnosed Alzheimer's patients with written informational resources within 60 days of learning about the diagnosis. It directly affects insureds and enrollees recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, mandating that insurers send evidence-based materials about the disease and contact information for specialized support organizations like the Alzheimer's Association. The resources must be culturally and linguistically appropriate, developed by medical and disability experts, and delivered via mail (or electronically if consented to). The law takes immediate effect upon enactment.