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NY A08864
Bill
Status
6/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alex Bores
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AI Summary
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Prohibits insurance companies from requiring preauthorization for outpatient diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorder, including detoxification and rehabilitation services
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Applies to all policies providing medical, major medical, or similar comprehensive-type coverage across multiple sections of the insurance law (sections 3216, 3221, and 4303)
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Maintains existing requirement that financial requirements or treatment limitations for outpatient substance use disorder benefits cannot be more restrictive than those applied to medical and surgical benefits
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to policies and contracts issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended on or after that date
Legislative Description
Provides that coverage for outpatient diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorder shall not be subject to preauthorization.
Last Action
referred to insurance
1/7/2026