Bill
A 8518
Overview: A 8518, Requires insurance coverage of outpatient problem gambling services, REFERRED TO INSURANCE, Introduced: May 20, 2025Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to mandate i
Overview: A 8518, Requires insurance coverage of outpatient problem gambling services, REFERRED TO INSURANCE, Introduced: May 20, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to mandate insurance coverage for outpatient problem gambling services in New York. This is intended to improve access to treatment and support for individuals struggling with gambling addiction, which can have significant personal, financial, and social consequences.
Key Provisions:
- Requires all health insurance plans in New York to cover outpatient problem gambling services
- Specifies that coverage must include assessment, counseling, and other treatment modalities for problem gambling
- Prohibits insurance plans from imposing higher cost-sharing requirements for problem gambling services compared to other outpatient mental health services
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would directly benefit individuals with gambling addiction by improving their access to necessary treatment and support services. It could also have broader societal impacts by helping to address the negative consequences of problem gambling.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Assembly Insurance Committee for further review and consideration. If passed by the committee and both chambers of the legislature, it would then go to the governor for potential signature into law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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