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NY A09659
NY A09659Requires health insurance policies to cover costs for pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome rehabilitation treatment.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9659 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09659&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A09659 |
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