New York A06586 requires health insurance policies and Medicaid to cover patient navigation services.

New York A06586 amends the insurance law and the social services law to mandate coverage of patient navigation services by health insurance policies and Medicaid. These services aim to improve access to care for individuals with serious conditions expected to last at least three months, placing them at high risk for hospitalization, nursing home placement, worsening symptoms, physical or mental decline, or death.

New York A06586 requires health insurance policies and Medicaid to cover patient navigation services.

New York A06586 amends the insurance law and the social services law to mandate coverage of patient navigation services by health insurance policies and Medicaid. These services aim to improve access to care for individuals with serious conditions expected to last at least three months, placing them at high risk for hospitalization, nursing home placement, worsening symptoms, physical or mental decline, or death.