New York A00622 mandates health insurance coverage for acupuncture services when prescribed by a healthcare provider.

New York A00622 amends the insurance law to require mandatory health insurance coverage for acupuncture services upon prescription by a healthcare provider. This applies to large group contracts providing medical coverage, including those for physician services and major medical or comprehensive-type coverage. Acupuncture treatment can be subject to deductible, co-payment, co-insurance, fee, benefit limits, and utilization review. The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law and applies to policies and contracts issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended on or after the effective date.

New York A00622 mandates health insurance coverage for acupuncture services when prescribed by a healthcare provider.

New York A00622 amends the insurance law to require mandatory health insurance coverage for acupuncture services upon prescription by a healthcare provider. This applies to large group contracts providing medical coverage, including those for physician services and major medical or comprehensive-type coverage. Acupuncture treatment can be subject to deductible, co-payment, co-insurance, fee, benefit limits, and utilization review. The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law and applies to policies and contracts issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended on or after the effective date.