§ 581-604 — Health insurance and medical costs

New York § 581-604

• Jurisdiction: New York
• Law FCT: Family Court Act
• Part 6: Surrogates' Bill of Rights
• Art. 5-C: Judgments of Parentage of Children Conceived Through Assisted Reproduction or Pursuant to Surrogacy Agreements

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§ 581-604. Health insurance and medical costs. A person acting as\nsurrogate has the right to have a comprehensive health insurance policy\nthat covers preconception care, prenatal care, major medical treatments,\nhospitalization and behavioral care for a term that extends throughout\nthe duration of the expected pregnancy and for twelve months after the\nbirth of the child, a stillbirth, a miscarriage resulting in termination\nof pregnancy, or termination of the pregnancy, to be paid for by the\nintended parent or parents. The intended parent or parents shall also\npay for or reimburse the person acting as surrogate for all co-payments,\ndeductibles and any other out-of-pocket medical costs associated with\npregnancy, childbirth, or postnatal care that accrue through twelve\nmonths after the birth of the child, a stillbirth, a miscarriage, or the\ntermination of the pregnancy. A person acting as a surrogate who is\nreceiving no compensation may waive the right to have the intended\nparent or parents make such payments or reimbursements.\n