Bill > S08138

This bill requires the New York State Commissioner of Health to publish an annual comprehensive report on applied behavior analysis (ABA) access for children with autism spectrum disorder who are enrolled in Medicaid. The report must include detailed data such as the number of licensed behavior analysts, the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, how many of those children received ABA services, the median time between diagnosis and beginning treatment, the number of prior authorization requests denied, and the recommended versus actual hours of treatment received. The bill mandates that the report be organized by Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and be made publicly available on the department of health's website by December 1st each year. Additionally, the department must develop educational materials to inform parents and guardians about available services and how to access them. The goal of the bill is to provide transparency about ABA service accessibility and identify potential gaps or challenges in the Medicaid network for children with autism spectrum disorder.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8138