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Senate approves bill letting some providers opt out of Child Health Plus networks amid debate over continuity of care
Summary
The Senate on May 20 passed a bill (Senate Print 58-12) that allows certain providers to decline participation in some commercial products tied to Child Health Plus; supporters said it gives parents more choice, while opponents warned it could undermine continuity for children with chronic conditions.
The New York State Senate on May 20 approved legislation (Senate Print 58-12) to amend the public health law to allow certain providers who serve children covered by Child Health Plus to decline participation in some commercial plan products, a change supporters said gives parents more flexibility and critics said risks disrupting continuity of care.
Sponsor Senator Sapova, who answered questions on the floor, said the bill responds to parents who “want the option to take their children to any provider that they want” and that the measure is “parent-centric.” Senator Bridal and other questioners pressed the sponsor during a protracted floor exchange…
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