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BILL NUMBER:S7423
Title of bill
An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to providing coverage for biologically-based mental illness under the Healthy New York program
Purpose
To provide insurance coverage for biologically-based mental illness under the Healthy New York Program.
Summary of provisions
Paragraph 14 and 15 of subdivision (d) of Section 4326 of the Insurance Law, as added by Chapter 219 of the Laws of 2011, are amended and a new paragraph 16 is added to provide that psychiatric or psychological services or diagnosis or treatment of mental, nervous or emotional disorders or ailments and biologically-based mental illness are covered under the Healthy New York Program.
Justification
Chapter 748 of the Laws of 2006 (Timothy's Law) requires insurance coverage for inpatient and outpatient mental health services. To be entitled to the mental health benefits provided by Timothy's law, insurance coverage must be provided by group health insurance or a school blanket health insurance policy. Those enrolled in the Healthy New York program are not afforded the same benefits as provided by Timothy's Law. This legislation would extend similar coverage to those enrolled in the Healthy New York Program.
Legislative history
2009-10: A.8751 - Assembly Insurance Committee
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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