New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S2644 — Prohibits the retrospective denial of payment for substance use disorder treatment services

Last action — In Senate Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill stops insurers from denying payment for previously approved substance use treatment services.

This bill prevents insurers from denying payment for substance use disorder treatments after they have been initiated if the person was insured at that time. It also requires insurers to inform treatment providers when someone loses their insurance coverage due to job loss.

What this means for you
  • Families: If you have a family member receiving substance use disorder treatment, this bill helps ensure their services are covered as long as they were insured when treatment started.

Summary

Prohibits the retrospective denial of payment for substance use disorder treatment services if an insured was covered for such services at the time treatment was initiated; requires insurers to notify a treatment provider when an insured has lost coverage based on termination of the insured's employment.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. COMMITTED TO RULES

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. 1ST REPORT CAL.217

  5. REFERRED TO INSURANCE

  6. RETURNED TO SENATE

  7. DIED IN ASSEMBLY

  8. REFERRED TO INSURANCE

  9. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  10. PASSED SENATE

  11. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  12. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  13. 1ST REPORT CAL.1278

  14. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

  15. REFERRED TO INSURANCE

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S2644 do?
Prohibits the retrospective denial of payment for substance use disorder treatment services if an insured was covered for such services at the time treatment was initiated; requires insurers to notify a treatment provider when an insured has lost coverage based on termination of the insured's employment.
Who sponsors S2644?
S2644 is sponsored by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr..
What is the current status of S2644?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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