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BILL NUMBER:A10667
Title of bill
An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to allow- ing reimbursements for certain services provided by licensed mental health counselors
Purpose or general idea of bill
Allows reimbursements for services provided by licensed mental health counselors.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends paragraph 4 of subsection (i) of section 3216 of the insurance law adding a licensed mental health counselor to the list of physician, psychiatrist {or}, a certified and registered psychologist when a policy provides for reimbursement for psychiatric or psychological services or for diagnosis and treatment of mental, nervous or emotional disorders or ailments, however defined in the policy, the insured shall be entitled to reimbursement for such services.
Section 2 paragraph 4-a adds a licensed mental health counselor, within the lawful scope of his or her practice, who is licensed pursuant to article one hundred sixty-three of the education law.
Section 2 paragraph 4-b adds the state board of mental health practi- tioners shall maintain a list of all licensed mental health counselors qualified for reimbursement under this paragraph.
Section 2 paragraph 4-d adds or a licensed mental health counselor
Justification
Amends the Insurance Law to allow for reimbursements for services provided by licensed mental health counselors.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
The ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
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