Under new state legislation that takes effect in March, providers won't be required to secure prior authorization for some emergency medical treatment, according to local TV news station WENY.
The law, which was signed by Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, aims to expand prior authorization exceptions to keep health insurers from denying coverage for urgent care that providers deem medically necessary.
Under the new law, health insurers will have to cover additional services and treatment related to existing surgical or other invasive procedures. The rule also applies to concurrent symptoms and associated side effects, according to WENY.
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