Expands Medicaid coverage to include neuropsychological exams for dyslexia.

New York Assembly Bill A02721 seeks to amend the social services law by expanding Medicaid coverage to include comprehensive neuropsychological exams for dyslexia. These exams must be performed by licensed, certified, or authorized health care professionals, upon referral by a physician, and within their scope of practice. The bill ensures that this coverage does not exclude other medical condition screenings, diagnoses, or treatments. The changes will take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law, with necessary regulatory adjustments authorized immediately.

Expands Medicaid coverage to include neuropsychological exams for dyslexia.

New York Assembly Bill A02721 seeks to amend the social services law by expanding Medicaid coverage to include comprehensive neuropsychological exams for dyslexia. These exams must be performed by licensed, certified, or authorized health care professionals, upon referral by a physician, and within their scope of practice. The bill ensures that this coverage does not exclude other medical condition screenings, diagnoses, or treatments. The changes will take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law, with necessary regulatory adjustments authorized immediately.