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NY A10030
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
- Mandates health insurance coverage for speech therapy to treat stuttering upon physician referral, including both habilitative and rehabilitative treatments
- Prohibits insurers from imposing durational limits or caps on the number of benefits, services, or visits for stuttering therapy
- Requires treatment to be performed by health care professionals licensed under Title 8 of the Education Law
- Allows insurers to deny coverage if treatment is already provided through an individualized family service plan or individualized education plan, though supplemental services outside educational settings remain covered
- Takes effect January 1 following enactment and applies to new, renewed, or modified policies after that date
Legislative Description
Requires health insurers to provide coverage for speech therapy for stuttering.
Last Action
print number 10030a
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Insurance1/30/2026
Full Bill Text
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