NY A02721

Expands Medicaid coverage to include comprehensive neuropsychological examinations for dyslexia when referred by a physician

Requires examinations to be performed by health care professionals licensed, certified, or authorized under Title 8 of the Education Law and acting within their scope of practice

Preserves existing coverage for screening, diagnosis, or treatment of medical conditions related to dyslexia

Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for regulatory changes needed for implementation