ยง 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 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.
Structure New York Laws
Article 26 - Unfair Claim Settlement Practices; Other Misconduct; Discrimination
2601 - Unfair Claim Settlement Practices; Penalties.
2602 - Rebates on Life Insurance; Witnesses' Immunity.
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; Claims; Repairs.
2610-A - Rental Vehicle Reimbursement Coverage.
2611 - HIV Written Informed Consent.
2612 - Discrimination Based on Being a Victim of Domestic Violence.
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.