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NY A10063
Bill
Status
5/2/2024
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Burdick
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AI Summary
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Requires all health insurance policies providing medical, major medical, or comprehensive coverage to cover comprehensive neuropsychological examinations for individuals up to age 26 with pediatric cancer or brain tumors.
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Coverage must include assessments to identify memory, language, and executive function challenges and determine psychological, emotional, and educational wellness needs in accordance with evidence-based medical literature.
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Applies to individual policies under section 3216, large group policies under section 3221, and large group contracts issued by hospital and health services corporations under section 4303 of the insurance law.
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Takes effect on January 1st following enactment and applies to all policies issued, modified, or renewed on or after the effective date.
Legislative Description
Enacts the "pediatric cancer neuropsychological needs assessment act"; requires insurers to provide coverage for neuropsychological assessments for children with pediatric cancers which affect brain development or function.
Last Action
referred to insurance
5/2/2024