Section 606 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Hold harmless for insureds from bills for emergency services and surprise bills(a) A non-participating provider shall not bill an insured for a surprise bill except for any applicable copayment, coinsurance or deductible that would be owed if the insured utilized a participating provider.(b) A non-participating provider shall not bill an insured for emergency services, including inpatient services which follow an emergency room visit, or for services rendered by a mobile crisis intervention services provider licensed, certified, or designated by the office of mental health or the office of addiction services and supports, except for any applicable copayment, coinsurance or deductible that would be owed if the insured utilized a participating provider.N.Y. Financial Services Law § 606
Amended by New York Laws 2023, ch. 57,Sec. II-A-14, eff. 1/1/2025, op. but shall not take effect until after the superintendent of financial services and the commissioner of health have promulgated regulations.Amended by New York Laws 2022, ch. 57,Sec. AA-A-7, eff. 4/9/2022.Amended by New York Laws 2020, ch. 56,Sec. YY-3, eff. 4/3/2020.Added by New York Laws 2014, ch. 60,Sec. H-26, eff. 3/31/2015.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.