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NY A09686
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Cashman
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AI Summary
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Mandates a minimum 45-day coverage period for both inpatient and outpatient substance use disorder treatment, including detoxification and rehabilitation services
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Applies to all individual and group health insurance policies that provide hospital, major medical, or similar comprehensive coverage in New York
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Requires Medicaid to cover alcoholism and substance abuse services for at least 45 days for outpatient clinic services and inpatient chemical dependence facilities
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Prohibits insurers from applying financial requirements or treatment limitations to substance use disorder benefits that are more restrictive than those applied to medical and surgical benefits
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to all policies issued, renewed, modified, or amended after that date
Legislative Description
Requires insurance and Medicaid coverage for inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment for a period of not less than forty-five days.
Last Action
referred to insurance
1/21/2026