New York A10030 requires health insurers to cover speech therapy for stuttering.

New York A10030 mandates that health insurers cover all costs for speech therapy for stuttering, including habilitative and rehabilitative treatments, upon physician referral. This coverage applies to large group policies and contracts issued, renewed, or modified on or after January 1, 2028. The therapy must be performed by licensed health care professionals. The bill also specifies that coverage may be denied if the treatment is part of an individualized family service plan or an individualized education plan, unless provided outside an educational setting upon physician referral.

New York A10030 requires health insurers to cover speech therapy for stuttering.

New York A10030 mandates that health insurers cover all costs for speech therapy for stuttering, including habilitative and rehabilitative treatments, upon physician referral. This coverage applies to large group policies and contracts issued, renewed, or modified on or after January 1, 2028. The therapy must be performed by licensed health care professionals. The bill also specifies that coverage may be denied if the treatment is part of an individualized family service plan or an individualized education plan, unless provided outside an educational setting upon physician referral.