New York A06919 mandates dental insurance coverage for night guards, defines night guards, and extends Medicaid coverage to these devices.

New York A06919 amends the insurance law to require dental insurance policies to cover night guards when prescribed by a licensed dentist. It defines night guards as protective devices for the mouth that cover teeth and gums to prevent injury. Additionally, the bill amends the social services law to include night guards under Medicaid coverage. This act applies to policies and contracts issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended on or after its effective date.

New York A06919 mandates dental insurance coverage for night guards, defines night guards, and extends Medicaid coverage to these devices.

New York A06919 amends the insurance law to require dental insurance policies to cover night guards when prescribed by a licensed dentist. It defines night guards as protective devices for the mouth that cover teeth and gums to prevent injury. Additionally, the bill amends the social services law to include night guards under Medicaid coverage. This act applies to policies and contracts issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended on or after its effective date.