New Mexico Statutes
Article 22 - Health Insurance Contracts
Section 59A-22-55 - Coverage exclusion. (Contingent repeal. See note.)

Coverage of vasectomy and male condoms pursuant to Section 3 [59A-22-42 NMSA 1978] of this 2019 act is excluded for high-deductible individual and group health insurance policies, health care plans or certificates of insurance with health savings accounts delivered or issued for delivery in this state until an insured's deductible has been met.
History: Laws 2019, ch. 263, § 4.
Contingent repeal. — Laws 2019, ch. 263, § 11 provided that upon certification by the superintendent of insurance to the director of the legislative council service and the New Mexico compilation commission that federal law permits coverage of vasectomies and male condoms under high-deductible health benefits plans with health savings accounts, Sections 4, 6, 8 and 10 of this 2019 act [59A-22-55, 59A-23-7.15, 59A-46-55 and 59A-47-45.6] are repealed.
Effective dates. — Laws 2019, ch. 263 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 14, 2019, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.

Structure New Mexico Statutes

New Mexico Statutes

Chapter 59A - Insurance Code

Article 22 - Health Insurance Contracts

Section 59A-22-1 - Scope of article.

Section 59A-22-2 - Form and content of policy.

Section 59A-22-3 - Required provisions.

Section 59A-22-4 - Entire contract; changes.

Section 59A-22-5 - Time limit on certain defenses.

Section 59A-22-6 - Grace period.

Section 59A-22-7 - Reinstatement.

Section 59A-22-8 - Notice of claim.

Section 59A-22-9 - Claim forms.

Section 59A-22-10 - Proofs of loss.

Section 59A-22-11 - Time of payment of claims.

Section 59A-22-12 - Payment of claims.

Section 59A-22-13 - Physical examination and autopsy.

Section 59A-22-14 - Legal actions.

Section 59A-22-15 - Change of beneficiary.

Section 59A-22-16 - Optional provisions.

Section 59A-22-17 - Change of occupation.

Section 59A-22-18 - Misstatement of age.

Section 59A-22-19 - Other insurance in this insurance company.

Section 59A-22-20 - Insurance with other insurance companies.

Section 59A-22-21 - Insurance with other insurance companies [; alternative provision].

Section 59A-22-22 - Relation of earnings to insurance.

Section 59A-22-23 - Unpaid premium.

Section 59A-22-24 - Cancellation.

Section 59A-22-25 - Conformity with state statutes.

Section 59A-22-26 - Order of certain policy provisions.

Section 59A-22-27 - Third party ownership.

Section 59A-22-28 - Requirements of other jurisdictions.

Section 59A-22-29 - Conforming to statute.

Section 59A-22-30 - Age limit.

Section 59A-22-30.1 - Maximum age of dependent.

Section 59A-22-31 - Industrial health insurance.

Section 59A-22-32 - Freedom of choice of hospital and practitioner.

Section 59A-22-32.1 - Freedom of choice.

Section 59A-22-33 - Children with disabilities; coverage continued.

Section 59A-22-34 - Newly born children coverage.

Section 59A-22-34.1 - Coverage for adopted children.

Section 59A-22-34.2 - Coverage of children.

Section 59A-22-34.3 - Childhood immunization coverage required.

Section 59A-22-34.4 - Coverage of circumcision for newborn males.

Section 59A-22-34.5 - Hearing aid coverage for children required.

Section 59A-22-35 - Maternity transport required.

Section 59A-22-36 - Home health care service option required.

Section 59A-22-37 - Repealed.

Section 59A-22-38 - Individual health insurance; policy provisions relating to individuals who are eligible for medical benefits under the medicaid program.

Section 59A-22-39 - Coverage for mammograms.

Section 59A-22-39.1 - Mastectomies and lymph node dissection; minimum hospital stay coverage required.

Section 59A-22-39.2 - Prior authorization for gynecological or obstetrical ultrasounds prohibited.

Section 59A-22-40 - Coverage for cytologic and human papillomavirus screening.

Section 59A-22-40.1 - Coverage for the human papillomavirus vaccine.

Section 59A-22-41 - Coverage for individuals with diabetes.

Section 59A-22-41.1 - Coverage for medical diets for genetic inborn errors of metabolism.

Section 59A-22-42 - Coverage for prescription contraceptive drugs or devices.

Section 59A-22-43 - Required coverage of patient costs incurred in cancer clinical trials.

Section 59A-22-44 - Coverage for smoking cessation treatment.

Section 59A-22-45 - Coverage of alpha-fetoprotein IV screening test.

Section 59A-22-46 - Coverage of part-time employees.

Section 59A-22-47 - Coverage of colorectal cancer screening.

Section 59A-22-48 - General anesthesia and hospitalization for dental surgery.

Section 59A-22-49 - Coverage for autism spectrum disorder diagnosis and treatment.

Section 59A-22-49.1 - Coverage for orally administered anticancer medications; limits on patient costs.

Section 59A-22-49.2 - Coverage of prescription eye drop refills.

Section 59A-22-49.3 - Coverage for telemedicine services.

Section 59A-22-49.4 - Prescription drugs; prohibited formulary changes; notice requirements.

Section 59A-22-50 - Health insurers; direct services.

Section 59A-22-51 - Dental insurance plan; dental fees not covered; severability.

Section 59A-22-52 - Prescription drug prior authorization protocols.

Section 59A-22-53 - Pharmacy benefits; prescription synchronization.

Section 59A-22-53.1 - Prescription drug coverage; step therapy protocols; clinical review criteria; exceptions.

Section 59A-22-53.2 - Pharmacist prescriptive authority services; reimbursement parity.

Section 59A-22-54 - Provider credentialing; requirements; deadline.

Section 59A-22-55 - Coverage exclusion. (Contingent repeal. See note.)

Section 59A-22-56 - Physical rehabilitation services; limits on cost sharing.

Section 59A-22-57 - Behavioral health services; elimination of cost sharing. (Effective January 1, 2022.)