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NY S04917
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
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AI Summary
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Requires health insurance policies to cover postpartum pelvic floor physical therapy as part of mandatory maternity care benefits
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Amends three sections of New York insurance law (sections 3216, 3221, and 4303) to add this coverage requirement across different types of insurance contracts
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Applies to policies issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended on or after the effective date
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Takes effect on January 1st following enactment, with immediate authorization for regulators to develop implementing rules and regulations
Legislative Description
Requires health insurance contracts cover postpartum pelvic floor physical therapy for new mothers.
Last Action
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Insurance1/7/2026
Rules6/13/2025
Insurance2/14/2025
Full Bill Text
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