4306-B - Primary and preventive obstetric and gynecologic care. - New York Statutes

§ 4306-b. Primary and preventive obstetric and gynecologic care. (a) No corporation subject to the provisions of this article shall by contract, written policy or procedure limit a female subscriber's direct access to primary and preventive obstetric and gynecologic services from a qualified provider of such services of her choice from within the plan to less than two examinations annually for such services or to any care related to a pregnancy. In addition, no corporation subject to this article shall by contract, written policy or procedure limit direct access to primary and preventive obstetric and gynecologic services required as a result of such annual examinations or as a result of an acute gynecologic condition, provided that such qualified provider discusses such services and treatment plan with the subscriber's primary care practitioner in accordance with the requirements of the corporation. (b) It shall be the duty of the administrative officer or other person in charge of each corporation subject to the provisions of this article to advise each female subscriber, in writing, of the provisions of this section.