New York S01430 mandates insurance and Medicaid coverage for substance abuse treatment for at least 45 days.

New York S01430 requires insurance and Medicaid coverage for both inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment, including detoxification and rehabilitation services, for a minimum of 45 days. This applies to all contracts providing medical, major medical, or similar comprehensive coverage. The bill prohibits applying financial requirements or treatment limitations to outpatient substance use disorder benefits that are more restrictive than those applied to substantially all medical and surgical benefits.

New York S01430 mandates insurance and Medicaid coverage for substance abuse treatment for at least 45 days.

New York S01430 requires insurance and Medicaid coverage for both inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment, including detoxification and rehabilitation services, for a minimum of 45 days. This applies to all contracts providing medical, major medical, or similar comprehensive coverage. The bill prohibits applying financial requirements or treatment limitations to outpatient substance use disorder benefits that are more restrictive than those applied to substantially all medical and surgical benefits.