New York lawmakers push bill to expand mental health coverage for children

Albany, NY – A new proposal before the New York State Assembly would require insurance companies to provide full coverage for children receiving mental health treatment, ensuring parity between psychiatric care and other medical services.

The bill, introduced by Assemblymember William Magnarelli and co-sponsored by several Democratic legislators, mandates that all health insurance policies offering medical or major medical coverage include benefits for services related to the diagnosis and treatment of mental, nervous, or emotional disorders. This would apply to both outpatient and inpatient care provided in state-run or local Read Entire Article