New York S02655 mandates health insurance policies to cover pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome rehabilitation treatment costs.

New York S02655 amends the insurance law to require health insurance policies to cover costs for pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome rehabilitation treatment. This coverage is contingent on the attending physician certifying in writing the medical necessity of the proposed treatment. The term "pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome" is defined as it is in the public health law. The act applies to all policies, contracts, and certificates issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended on or after the effective date.

New York S02655 mandates health insurance policies to cover pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome rehabilitation treatment costs.

New York S02655 amends the insurance law to require health insurance policies to cover costs for pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome rehabilitation treatment. This coverage is contingent on the attending physician certifying in writing the medical necessity of the proposed treatment. The term "pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome" is defined as it is in the public health law. The act applies to all policies, contracts, and certificates issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended on or after the effective date.