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NY A00949
Bill
Status
5/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Lunsford
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AI Summary
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Authorizes telehealth visits for psychological testing, treatment, and counseling by psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed clinical social workers under the workers' compensation system
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Requires one in-person visit within 12 months of the first video telehealth visit, or within 6 months of the first audio-only telehealth visit
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Exempts patients from the in-person visit requirement if a provider determines it would disrupt service delivery or potentially worsen the patient's condition
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Waives in-person visit requirement when it would create undue hardship on the patient or their family, including financial burden or unreasonable physical or mental distress
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Permits telemedicine services for mental and behavioral health issues under the workers' compensation system; permits one in-person visit within twelve months unless such in-person visit causes undue hardship on a patient.
Last Action
REFERRED TO LABOR
1/12/2026