Bill > S05955

This bill mandates that health insurance plans, specifically those covering large groups and offering medical or comprehensive coverage, must include acupuncture services when prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider acting within their professional authority, as defined by New York's Education Law. Acupuncture treatment, as outlined in the Education Law, will be covered, though insurers can still apply standard cost-sharing measures like deductibles, co-payments, and co-insurance, as well as reasonable limits on benefits and utilization reviews. This requirement applies to new and modified insurance policies and contracts issued after the law takes effect, which is 90 days after it becomes law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5955