Governor Signs Telehealth Bill into Law

Governor Cuomo signed into law last week, (A.9129-A (Russell)-S.7852 (Young), which requires insurers, including the State's Medicaid program, to provide coverage for telehealth and telemedicine services. The Governor noted in his approval letter that these services are "increasingly useful for rural patients who might live far away from their doctors." It is expected that the Legislature will amend the bill during the upcoming Legislative Session to address Gov. Cuomo's concerns related to the coverage effective date of Jan. 1, 2015 and services not currently covered by insurance plans that are included in the new law. We will keep members updated as new information unfolds.

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