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NY A00021
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Magnarelli
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AI Summary
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Mandates all medical and comprehensive insurance policies provide coverage for children under 18 for diagnosis and treatment of mental, nervous, or emotional disorders
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Covers services at psychiatric centers under the Office of Mental Health, other psychiatric in-patient facilities, and facilities maintained by political subdivisions of the state
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Includes coverage for biologically based mental illnesses and children with serious emotional disturbances
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Requires mental health coverage for children to be at least equal to other mental health coverage in the policy with no additional cost sharing
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Applies to policies issued, delivered, renewed, or modified on or after the effective date
Legislative Description
Requires insurance policies to provide coverage for services related to the diagnosis and treatment of mental, nervous or emotional disorders or ailments; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to insurance
1/7/2026