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NY A09659

NY A09659
Requires health insurance policies to cover costs for pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome rehabilitation treatment.


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Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the insurance law, in relation to requiring certain health insurance policies to cover costs for pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome

AI Summary

This bill requires health insurance policies, including those offered through group health plans, to cover rehabilitation treatment for pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, a condition defined by its sudden onset in children, provided that the child's attending physician certifies the medical necessity of the treatment. This mandate applies to various types of health insurance and will take effect on January 1st of the year following its enactment, affecting all policies issued, renewed, or amended on or after that date.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to insurance (on 01/21/2026)

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