Amends the definition of "small group" for purposes of health insurance policies and contracts to fifty employees or fewer; repeals provisions requiring the superintendent to conduct an impact study.
Provides that the department of labor in consultation with the department of family assistance is authorized and directed to solicit proposals to establish community loan programs providing small, no-interest loans to persons with income below 200% of the federal poverty level in order to become self-employed; requires the commissioner to contract with not-for-profit corporations to administer loan pools.
Provides that payment of interest payment and attorney fees to claimant when payment of a claim is overdue shall be exclusive remedy when insurer fails to make timely payment; such failure of insurer to make timely payment or issue denial within 30 days after proof of claim has been submitted to insurer shall not preclude such insurer from issuing a denial or asserting a defense after the 30 day period has elapsed.
Relates to coverage for certain benefits under comprehensive motor vehicle insurance; prohibits assignment of benefits to durable medical equipment providers unless approved.
Provides that no policy of group accident, group health or group accident and health shall impose copayments for physical or occupational therapy greater than the copay for similar services provided by a physician.
Requires dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency testing prior to fluoropyrmidine or other antimetabolite treatment; requires policies and contracts of insurance to include coverage for dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency testing; provides for dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency testing under the medical assistance program.
Authorizes payments to nonparticipating or nonpreferred providers of ambulance services licensed under article 30 of the public health law.
Promotes competitive property and casualty insurance markets for business to business insurance transactions.
Increases the jurisdictional limit from $3,000 to $5,000 for justice courts and increases filing fees.
Provides that in the event that an adjustment or reduction in the appropriations authorized for state operations under the 2020 state budget is effectuated, the director of the division of the budget shall effectuate corresponding reductions in payments to contractors providing services for the duration of that fiscal year; excludes debt service payments.
