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NY A09659

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Cashman

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Mandates health insurance coverage for rehabilitative treatment of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) when an attending physician certifies medical necessity in writing
  • Applies to all health plans and health insurance issuers offering coverage in connection with group health plans
  • Amends three sections of New York Insurance Law (sections 3216, 3221, and 4303) to ensure coverage across different policy types
  • Takes effect January 1st following enactment and applies to all policies issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended after that date

Legislative Description

Requires health insurance policies to cover costs for pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome rehabilitation treatment.

Last Action

referred to insurance

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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