NYS lawmakers OK measure requiring insurance overage of prenatal vitamins

ALBANY — Prenatal vitamins would be covered by insurance for women with a prescription under legislation approved by the State Senate this week aimed at increasing maternal and infant health in New York. The measure, which the Assembly passed in January, looks to ensure that women of all socioeconomic backgrounds have access to the vitamin supplements at little-to-no cost. Health insurance providers would be required to cover the medication, though coverage may be subject to deductibles and coinsurance. “This just creates healthy babies in New York State,” Assemb. Aileen Gunther...