Sec. 362-2.4. Transfer from other programs

(a) Transferable coverage shall mean coverage issued pursuant to:

(1) the New York State Small Business Health Insurance Partnership Program, established by section 922 of the Public Health Law;

(2) the Voucher Insurance Program, established by section 1121 of the Insurance Law; and

(3) the uninsured pilot programs, established by chapter 703 of the Laws of 1988.

(b) Small employers or individuals with transferable coverage shall be eligible to participate in the Healthy New York Program without regard to the eligibility requirements set forth in section 4326(c) of the Insurance Law if they submit an application for a qualifying health insurance contract within 90 days of termination of the transferable coverage.

(c) An applicant shall be ineligible for transfer preference if other health insurance is purchased or otherwise becomes effective after the termination of the transferable coverage and prior to the effective date of coverage under the qualifying health insurance contract.