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NY A06205

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Durso

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that the list of pre-authorized workers' compensation procedures exists "solely" to expedite treatment authorization for injured workers
  • Prohibits employers and insurers from using the pre-authorized procedures list as a basis to deny treatments not included on the list
  • Removes the requirement that treating providers must demonstrate "appropriateness and medical necessity" for varied treatments outside the pre-authorized list
  • Requires requests for varied treatment to only comply with existing authorization procedures, including the 30-day response deadline and emergency exceptions
  • Maintains the $1,000 threshold for specialist consultations, surgeries, therapy, x-rays, and diagnostic tests requiring employer or board authorization

Legislative Description

Simplifies the procedure by which injured workers obtain treatment for injuries covered by the workers' compensation law; provides that the list of pre-authorized procedures is to be used only as a list of treatment that does not require insurance carrier approval.

Last Action

referred to labor

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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