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NY A06484
Bill
Status
3/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
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Limits copayments and coinsurance for physical therapy and occupational therapy services to no more than 25% above the amount charged for a primary care physician or osteopath office visit for the same or similar condition
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Applies to licensed physical therapists (under Education Law Article 136) and licensed occupational therapists (under Education Law Article 156)
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Amends multiple sections of the insurance law (sections 3216, 4235, 4301, and 4322) to apply the cost-sharing cap across various types of insurance policies
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Maintains existing requirements that physical and occupational therapy services be performed pursuant to a medical order or physician prescription
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Takes effect January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Provides that any copayment or coinsurance amount charged by an insurer to the insured for services rendered by a physical therapist or an occupational therapist shall not be more than twenty-five percent greater than the copayment or coinsurance amount imposed for an office visit to a licensed primary care physician or osteopath for the same or a similar diagnosed condition.
Last Action
ordered to third reading cal.161
1/7/2026