New York A00021 requires insurance policies to cover mental health services for children.

New York A00021 amends the insurance law to mandate that policies providing medical, major medical, or similar comprehensive-type coverage must include services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental, nervous, or emotional disorders or ailments for children under 18. This coverage must be equal to other treatments in the policy, with no additional cost sharing. The bill applies to policies issued, delivered, renewed, or modified after its effective date.

New York A00021 requires insurance policies to cover mental health services for children.

New York A00021 amends the insurance law to mandate that policies providing medical, major medical, or similar comprehensive-type coverage must include services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental, nervous, or emotional disorders or ailments for children under 18. This coverage must be equal to other treatments in the policy, with no additional cost sharing. The bill applies to policies issued, delivered, renewed, or modified after its effective date.