S 9659 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Requires insurance coverage for home test kits for sexually transmitted diseases

This bill mandates that health insurance policies covering medical services must pay for home test kits used to screen for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. It defines these kits as FDA-approved products that allow individuals to collect their own samples at home for tests recommended by federal health guidelines. The changes apply to all insurance plans issued, renewed, or modified after the law takes effect, ensuring broader access to testing outside of clinical settings.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 31, 2026 Last action Mar 31, 2026
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