(a) The provisions of this section and section twelve-a of this article apply to the health plans regulated by this article.
(b) This section does not apply to a policy, plan or contract paid for under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act.
(c) A policy, plan or contract subject to this section shall provide coverage for patient cost to a member in a clinical trial, as a result of:
(1) Treatment provided for a life-threatening condition; or