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Requires mandatory health insurance coverage for acupuncture services upon the prescription of a health care provider acting within the provider's scope of practice.

January 8, 2025

Summary

If enacted, this bill would require health insurance policies in New York to cover acupuncture services when prescribed by a licensed health care provider acting within their scope of practice. This expands access to acupuncture as a covered benefit for insured individuals. Insurers would need to update their coverage policies accordingly.

Source: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A622

Common questions

What does "Requires mandatory health insurance coverage for acupuncture services upon the prescription of a health care provider acting within the provider's scope of practice." cover?
If enacted, this bill would require health insurance policies in New York to cover acupuncture services when prescribed by a licensed health care provider…
When was it published?
It was published on January 8, 2025.

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