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NY S04917

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurance policies to cover postpartum pelvic floor physical therapy as part of mandatory maternity care benefits

  • Amends three sections of New York insurance law (sections 3216, 3221, and 4303) to add this coverage requirement across different types of insurance contracts

  • Applies to policies issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended on or after the effective date

  • 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

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