Prescribes requirements and safeguards for the use of an artificial intelligence, algorithm, or other software tool for the purpose of utilization re…
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Prescribes requirements and safeguards for the use of an artificial intelligence, algorithm, or other software tool for the purpose of utilization review for health and accident insurance.
AI Summary
This bill prescribes specific requirements and safeguards for AI and algorithms in health insurance utilization reviews, including criteria for accuracy and transparency.
Business Impact
If you use AI for health insurance reviews in New York, you must comply with new requirements or face penalties.
State
New York
Bill Number
A08556
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Sector-Specific
Last Action
Jan 7, 2026
Last Verified
Apr 18, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 18, 2026
What do these statuses mean?▼
Introduced— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Bill A08556 prescribes detailed requirements and safeguards for using AI and algorithms in health and accident insurance utilization reviews, ensuring responsible and transparent technology use.
Key Provisions
Prescribes specific requirements for AI accuracy and transparency in health insurance utilization reviews.
Includes enforcement mechanisms and penalties for non-compliance.
Latest Legislative Action
referred to insurance
Compliance Checklist
Implement safeguards for AI usage in utilization reviews Who: Health insurance providers Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Ensure transparency in decision-making algorithms Who: Health insurance providers Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Bill A08556 prescribes specific requirements and safeguards for the use of AI, algorithms, or software tools in utilization reviews for health and accident insurance. The bill mandates that these technologies meet criteria for accuracy, transparency, and fairness. Additionally, it includes enforcement mechanisms and penalties for non-compliance to ensure adherence to these standards....
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