Requires insurance contracts to cover neuropsychological examinations for dyslexia when performed by a health care professional licensed, certified, or authorized pursuant to title eight of the education law and acting within their scope of practice.
Summary
Bill A00419 mandates that insurance policies providing coverage for physician services must include coverage for comprehensive neuropsychological examinations for dyslexia, upon referral by a physician. The bill specifies that these examinations must be conducted by licensed, certified, or authorized health care professionals. It aims to ensure that individuals suspected of having dyslexia can receive necessary diagnostic and wellness evaluations without facing coverage exclusions.
Impact
The bill will amend existing insurance law in New York to require that neuropsychological examinations for dyslexia are covered under comprehensive health insurance plans. This change is expected to enhance access to necessary diagnostic services for individuals with dyslexia, potentially leading to improved educational and psychological support for affected individuals. It aligns with previous legislative efforts to ensure comprehensive coverage for mental health and learning disabilities.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill A00419 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by the unanimous support in committee votes and final passage votes in both the Senate and Assembly. The discussions leading up to the votes indicate a strong consensus on the importance of providing necessary health services for individuals with dyslexia.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention surrounding this bill as it has received unanimous support in all voting instances. The lack of opposition suggests a shared understanding of the need for better coverage of neuropsychological examinations for dyslexia among lawmakers.
Same As
Requires insurance contracts to cover neuropsychological examinations for dyslexia when performed by a health care professional licensed, certified, or authorized pursuant to title eight of the education law and acting within their scope of practice.
Requires insurance contracts to cover neuropsychological examinations for dyslexia when performed by a health care professional licensed, certified, or authorized pursuant to title eight of the education law and acting within their scope of practice.
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Further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of board, for training and license required and exceptions, for qualifications for license, examinations, failure of examinations, licensure without examination, issuing of license, foreign applicants for licensure, temporary license and perjury, for continuing education, for practice of physical therapy and for physical therapist assistant, education and examination, scope of duties and certification.
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