Bill > A06128

This bill amends the New York insurance law to require that health insurance policies (both group and individual) issued through the Healthy New York program provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions. Specifically, the bill modifies existing language to explicitly include group and individual policies under section four thousand three hundred twenty-six of the insurance law. The changes apply to insurers, medical expense indemnity corporations, hospital service corporations, and health service corporations that provide coverage for inpatient hospital care or physician services. By expanding the scope of required mental health coverage, the bill aims to ensure that more New York residents have access to mental health diagnosis and treatment services through their health insurance plans. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage, which means insurance providers will need to quickly adapt their policies to comply with the new requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6128