Relates to requiring insurance policies to cover neuropsychological exams for dyslexia
This bill, known as the Dyslexia Diagnosis Access Act, requires health insurance policies to cover comprehensive neuropsychological exams for diagnosing dyslexia. It specifically affects individuals suspected of having dyslexia and their insurance providers by mandating that plans offering physician or major medical coverage include these tests. The legislation sets a maximum limit on the amount insurance companies must pay for these exams, which can currently cost over $6,000 and are often not covered. The law applies to all insurance policies issued, renewed, or modified on or after its effective date, aiming to make diagnostic testing more accessible for families.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2023
Last action Jun 7, 2024
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Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Amendments
2
Jun 7, 2024
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 20, 2024
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
May 22, 2023
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 5481A
upper
May 22, 2023
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INSURANCE
upper
Mar 6, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Rachel May
DDemocratic/Working Families
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