New York S06862 mandates health insurers to cover long-term medical care for Lyme disease and other tick-borne pathogens.

New York S06862 amends the insurance law to require health insurers to cover long-term medical care for Lyme disease and other tick-borne pathogens. This includes at least 30 days of intravenous antibiotic therapy, 60 days of oral antibiotic therapy, or both, and additional treatment as recommended by a physician. The bill also updates the workers' compensation law to include Lyme disease and other tick-borne pathogens as covered disabilities.

New York S06862 mandates health insurers to cover long-term medical care for Lyme disease and other tick-borne pathogens.

New York S06862 amends the insurance law to require health insurers to cover long-term medical care for Lyme disease and other tick-borne pathogens. This includes at least 30 days of intravenous antibiotic therapy, 60 days of oral antibiotic therapy, or both, and additional treatment as recommended by a physician. The bill also updates the workers' compensation law to include Lyme disease and other tick-borne pathogens as covered disabilities.