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NY S05426
NY S05426Mandates commercial insurance coverage of peer support services as part of treatment for substance use disorder.
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Introduced
04/30/2019
04/30/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the insurance law, in relation to mandating commercial insurance coverage of peer support services as part of treatment for substance use disorder The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill mandates that commercial insurance policies in New York provide outpatient coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorder, including detoxification, rehabilitation, and peer support services provided by certified recovery peer advocates as defined by the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. The coverage must be provided consistent with the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, and cannot apply more restrictive financial requirements or treatment limitations to substance use disorder benefits compared to medical and surgical benefits covered by the policy.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
REFERRED TO INSURANCE (on 01/08/2020)
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