New York legal term
Health plan in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Health plan” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New York criminal code.
What does “Health plan” mean in New York criminal law?
"Health plan" means any publicly or privately funded health insurance or managed care plan or contract, under which any health care item or service is provided, and through which payment may be made to the person who provided the health care item or service. (N.Y. Penal Law § 177.00)
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