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NY A09073
Bill
Status
2/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Requires the New York Department of Health to publish an annual report by December 1st on access to applied behavior analysis (ABA) for Medicaid-enrolled children with autism spectrum disorder diagnoses
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Report must include data organized by CPT code covering the prior fiscal year, including number of licensed behavior analysts/certified assistants, children with autism diagnoses, and those who received ABA services
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Requires reporting on prior authorization denials, appeals, wait times between diagnosis and treatment initiation, and gaps between recommended versus covered treatment hours
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Mandates recommendations to improve the adequacy of ABA provider networks and access to services
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Requires the department to develop education and outreach materials for parents and guardians explaining eligible services and how to access them
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of health to make publicly available on the department of health website a report concerning access to applied behavior analysis for enrolled children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Last Action
referred to health
2/6/2024