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History
- Referred to insurance
- Referred to insurance
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Provides for health insurance coverage for family members of children who require psychiatric or psychological services
In Assembly Committee · Insurance · Sponsor Barbara Lifton
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Title of bill
An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to providing coverage for family members of children who require psychiatric or psychological services
Purpose
This bill would require private insurers to pay far family therapy sessions when the insured is under eighteen years old.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Amends section 3216 of the insurance law.
Section 2: Amends section 3221 of the insurance law.
Section 3: Amends section 4303 of the insurance law.
These amendments shall provide coverage far family psychiatric or psychological sessions when the patient is under 18, under a policy and a medical expense indemnity corporation or health service corporation, respectfully.
Justification
In many instances, family sessions are required when a child under the age of 18 is receiving psychiatric or psychological services, However, private insurers only pay for contract with the child. This bill would require insurance coverage far therapy sessions with the child and family members as determined necessary by the licensed professional.
Legislative history
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS : None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect an the 120th day after it shall have became law.
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