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NY S04560

NY S04560
Relates to mandatory health insurance coverage for acupuncture services.


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Introduced
03/14/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the insurance law, in relation to mandatory health insurance coverage for acupuncture services The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York insurance law to require health insurance policies issued through the Affordable Care Act's health benefit exchange to provide coverage for acupuncture treatment by licensed or certified acupuncturists. The coverage may be subject to reasonable deductibles, copayments, benefit limits, and utilization review, but these must be no greater than for other essential health benefits. The bill also clarifies that it does not prevent the provision or coverage of acupuncture services by licensed or certified acupuncturists in hospital facilities.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO INSURANCE (on 01/08/2020)

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