N.Y. Insurance Law Section 2617
Unfair discrimination for the use of prescriptions to block the effects of opioids

No insurer or entity authorized to issue the kinds of insurance specified in paragraphs one or two of subsection (a) of § 1113 (Kinds of insurance authorized)section one thousand one hundred thirteen of this chapter shall refuse to issue a life insurance policy or annuity contract or adjust the amount of premiums, or rates, charged for life insurance policies or annuity contracts for any individual solely because such individual has been prescribed medication used to block the effects of opioids, including, but not limited to, Naloxone and Narcan, unless such action is based on sound actuarial principles or actual or reasonably anticipated experience.

Source: Section 2617 — Unfair discrimination for the use of prescriptions to block the effects of opioids, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/ISC/2617 (updated Oct. 16, 2020; accessed Dec. 21, 2024).

2601
Unfair claim settlement practices 2602
Rebates on life insurance 2603
Issue or circulation of false literature 2604
False statements as to insurers 2605
Penalty for violating workers’ compensation law 2606
Discrimination because of race, color, creed, national origin, or disability 2607
Discrimination because of sex or marital status 2608
Discrimination because of treatment for a mental disability 2608‑A
Discrimination in enrollment against certain children 2609
Discrimination in the issuance of performance or surety bonds 2610
Collision or comprehensive coverage on motor vehicles 2610‑A
Rental vehicle reimbursement coverage 2611
HIV written informed consent 2612
Discrimination based on being a victim of domestic violence 2613
Eligibility for life and disability insurance for persons with a history of any type of cancer 2614
Discrimination because of past lawful travel 2615
Genetic testing written informed consent 2616
Discrimination because of status as a living organ or tissue donor 2617
Unfair discrimination for the use of prescriptions to block the effects of opioids 2618
Standards for prompt investigation and settlement of claims

Accessed:
Dec. 21, 2024

Last modified:
Oct. 16, 2020

§ 2617’s source at nysenate.gov

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Location: https://newyork.public.law/laws/n.y._insurance_law_section_2617

Original Source: Section 2617 — Unfair discrimination for the use of prescriptions to block the effects of opioids, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/ISC/2617 (last accessed Aug. 20, 2023).