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NY A07566
NY A07566Mandates commercial insurance coverage of peer support services as part of treatment for substance use disorder.
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Introduced
05/09/2019
05/09/2019
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 coverage for peer support services as part of the treatment for substance use disorder. Specifically, it amends sections of the insurance law to require that outpatient coverage for substance use disorder treatment must include peer support services provided by certified recovery peer advocates, as defined by the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. The bill aims to ensure that these peer support services are covered in a manner consistent with the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to insurance (on 01/08/2020)
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