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NY S08969
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jamaal Bailey
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AI Summary
- Mandates health insurance policies providing medical or comprehensive coverage to cover all costs for speech therapy for stuttering upon physician referral
- Requires coverage for both habilitative and rehabilitative speech therapy treatment performed by licensed healthcare professionals under Title Eight of the Education Law
- Prohibits insurers from imposing durational benefit limitations or visit maximums for stuttering speech therapy services
- Allows insurers to deny coverage if treatment is already being 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 policies issued, renewed, or modified after that date
Legislative Description
Requires health insurers to provide coverage for speech therapy for stuttering.
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 8969A
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Insurance1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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