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- Referred to insurance
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Title of bill
An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to the practice of acupuncture
Purpose
To expand insurance coverage to include those delivering health care services as a result of the enactment of chapter 772 of the laws of 1990 regarding licensure for the practice of acupuncture.
Summary of provisions
The bill amends: subsection (j) of section 3216 of the insurance law by adding a new paragraph (4); subsection (1) of section 3221 of such law by adding a new paragraph (17); paragraph (4) of subsection (f) of section 4235 of such law by adding a new subparagraph (I); and paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of section 4301 of such law by relettering subparagraphs (B) through (K).
Justification
This act seeks to regulate and make uniform insurance coverage for Chinese medicine (acupuncture) services emerging within the insurance industry. It amends the insurance law to require an insurer to provide Chinese medicine (acupuncture) coverage if requested by the policyholder when issuing policies for accident and health coverage. Furthermore, it would require group or blanket policy for hospital or medical coverage (except those which cross-state lines) generally within the insurance law. Insurance coverage would be expanded to include those delivering health care services as a result of the enactment of chapter 772 of the laws of 1990.
This act does not seek absolute parity with medical doctors but instead follows the pattern already established in the insurance law for other health care providers. There is a "parity" element to the bill that provides reimbursement for services performed by a licensed physician, whether he or she is certified in acupuncture or not. The costs to the insurance industry are limited through the mechanism of consumer choice.
Legislative history
S.5225 of 2007-08; S.2132 of 2005-06.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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