New York S05263 eliminates preauthorization requirements for outpatient substance use disorder treatment.

New York S05263 amends the insurance law to ensure that outpatient coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorder, including detoxification and rehabilitation services, is not subject to preauthorization. The bill also prohibits applying financial requirements or treatment limitations to outpatient substance use disorder benefits that are more restrictive than those applied to substantially all medical and surgical benefits covered by the policy. This change aims to streamline access to necessary treatment for substance use disorders.

New York S05263 eliminates preauthorization requirements for outpatient substance use disorder treatment.

New York S05263 amends the insurance law to ensure that outpatient coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorder, including detoxification and rehabilitation services, is not subject to preauthorization. The bill also prohibits applying financial requirements or treatment limitations to outpatient substance use disorder benefits that are more restrictive than those applied to substantially all medical and surgical benefits covered by the policy. This change aims to streamline access to necessary treatment for substance use disorders.