New York S08969 mandates health insurers to cover speech therapy for stuttering upon physician referral.

New York S08969 amends the insurance law to require health insurers to cover all costs for speech therapy for stuttering, including habilitative and rehabilitative treatments, upon referral from a physician. This coverage applies to medical, major medical, or similar comprehensive-type coverage and is not subject to any durational benefit limitations or maximums. The law also allows for medical management and utilization review of services and permits insurers to require services be provided through a network of participating providers.

New York S08969 mandates health insurers to cover speech therapy for stuttering upon physician referral.

New York S08969 amends the insurance law to require health insurers to cover all costs for speech therapy for stuttering, including habilitative and rehabilitative treatments, upon referral from a physician. This coverage applies to medical, major medical, or similar comprehensive-type coverage and is not subject to any durational benefit limitations or maximums. The law also allows for medical management and utilization review of services and permits insurers to require services be provided through a network of participating providers.