The New York State Senate

§ 606. Hold harmless and assignment of benefits for insureds. (a) When
an insured assigns benefits for a surprise bill in writing to a
non-participating physician that knows the insured is insured under a
health care plan, the non-participating physician shall not bill the
insured except for any applicable copayment, coinsurance or deductible
that would be owed if the insured utilized a participating physician.

(b) When an insured assigns benefits for emergency services, including
inpatient services which follow an emergency room visit, to a
non-participating physician or hospital that knows the insured is
insured under a health care plan, the non-participating physician or
hospital shall not bill the insured except for any applicable copayment,
coinsurance or deductible that would be owed if the insured utilized a
participating physician or hospital.