Bill > S06862

This bill requires health insurance providers in New York to offer comprehensive coverage for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, mandating that insurers cover all treatment costs including a minimum of thirty days of intravenous antibiotic therapy and sixty days of oral antibiotic therapy, with the option for additional treatment if recommended by a licensed New York physician. The legislation applies to various types of health insurance policies, including individual accident and health insurance, group policies, hospital service corporations, and medical expense indemnity corporations. Additionally, the bill expands workers' compensation law to recognize Lyme disease and tick-borne related pathogens as a disability, which means workers who contract these illnesses during outdoor activities or through animal treatment may be eligible for compensation. The new requirements will take effect 120 days after the bill becomes law, with immediate authorization for preparing necessary implementation regulations. This bill aims to provide more comprehensive medical care and financial support for individuals suffering from Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses by ensuring insurance coverage and workers' compensation protections.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6862