New York S00756 mandates insurance coverage for neuropsychological exams for dyslexia when performed by licensed professionals.

New York S00756 amends the insurance law to require coverage for neuropsychological examinations for dyslexia. These exams must be performed by a health care professional licensed, certified, or authorized under title eight of the education law and acting within their scope of practice. The coverage applies to policies providing physician services, medical, or major medical coverage, upon a physician's referral. The bill ensures that these exams are not excluded from coverage for screening, diagnosis, or treatment of other medical conditions.

New York S00756 mandates insurance coverage for neuropsychological exams for dyslexia when performed by licensed professionals.

New York S00756 amends the insurance law to require coverage for neuropsychological examinations for dyslexia. These exams must be performed by a health care professional licensed, certified, or authorized under title eight of the education law and acting within their scope of practice. The coverage applies to policies providing physician services, medical, or major medical coverage, upon a physician's referral. The bill ensures that these exams are not excluded from coverage for screening, diagnosis, or treatment of other medical conditions.