Bill > A00622

This bill requires large group health insurance contracts in New York that provide coverage for physician services to also provide coverage for acupuncture treatments when prescribed by a healthcare provider acting within their legally defined scope of practice. Specifically, the bill mandates that these insurance contracts must cover acupuncture as defined in section 82211 of the education law, while allowing insurers to apply reasonable limitations such as deductibles, co-payments, co-insurance, and utilization review. The coverage applies to large group contracts that include medical or comprehensive-type coverage, ensuring that patients have access to acupuncture treatments under certain insurance plans. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law and will apply to insurance policies and contracts that are issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended after that date, giving insurance companies time to adjust their coverage offerings to comply with the new requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A622