New York S04816 classifies Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases as occupational diseases for workers' compensation and mandates insurance.

New York S04816 amends the workers' compensation law to include Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases as occupational diseases. It also clarifies that disability caused by these diseases is covered under workers' compensation. Furthermore, the bill mandates that insurance policies provide coverage for long-term medical care for Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, including treatments like intravenous and oral antibiotic therapy. This coverage must be recommended by a physician licensed in New York.

New York S04816 classifies Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases as occupational diseases for workers' compensation and mandates insurance.

New York S04816 amends the workers' compensation law to include Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases as occupational diseases. It also clarifies that disability caused by these diseases is covered under workers' compensation. Furthermore, the bill mandates that insurance policies provide coverage for long-term medical care for Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, including treatments like intravenous and oral antibiotic therapy. This coverage must be recommended by a physician licensed in New York.