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NY A01628
Bill
Status
1/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Mandates coverage of non-pharmaceutical alternative pain management treatments by all individual, group, and blanket health insurance policies providing comprehensive medical coverage
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Requires medical expense indemnity corporations, hospital service corporations, and health service corporations to include alternative treatment coverage in their contracts
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Defines "alternative treatment" as non-pharmaceutical pain management including services from licensed acupuncturists, licensed massage therapists, licensed chiropractors, and yoga instructors
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Directs the Commissioner of Social Services to establish standards and guidelines for alternative pain management treatment under the Medicaid program, in consultation with alternative treatment providers
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Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for necessary regulatory changes
Legislative Description
Requires that non-pharmaceutical alternative treatment options including but not limited to treatment provided by a licensed acupuncturist, licensed massage therapist, licensed chiropractor, and yoga instructor be covered by the medical assistance program and by private health insurers.
Last Action
referred to insurance
1/7/2026