S 4242 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Provides for health insurance coverage for nutritional care provided through licensed nutritionists

This bill would require health insurance plans to cover nutritional care provided by licensed nutritionists, directly affecting insured individuals seeking such services and licensed nutritionists who would now be recognized as covered providers. It amends insurance law to add "nutritional care provided through licensed nutritionists" as a covered benefit under existing health insurance plans. The key mechanism is a specific addition to insurance coverage provisions, ensuring these services are included alongside other covered items like lab tests and medical equipment. This change would take effect January 1 following enactment, expanding access to nutrition services within standard health insurance coverage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 3, 2025
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Kevin Parker
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