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NY S09929

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

10/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Addabbo

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all dental insurance policies to cover night guards when prescribed by a licensed dentist
  • Defines "night guard" as a protective mouth device covering teeth and gums to prevent and reduce injury to teeth, arches, lips, and gums
  • Applies mandate to health insurance policies under sections 3216, 3221, and 4303 of the insurance law
  • Extends coverage requirement to Medicaid dental services under social services law section 365-a
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to policies issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended after the effective date

Legislative Description

Provides that dental insurance coverage shall include coverage for night guards; defines dental night guards; provides that dental night guards shall be covered under Medicaid.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

10/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules10/9/2024

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