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Change in Law Related to Mental Health Services and Insurance Coverage

Chapter 818 of the Laws of 2022 which was further amended by Chapter 62 of the Laws of 2023 updated New York Insurance Law regarding coverage for outpatient care provided by a mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist or psychoanalyst acting within the lawful scope of his or her practice defined in Article 163 of the Education Law.

Chapter 818 requires the Department to provide a list of eligible mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists and psychoanalysts who are licensed and registered to practice in New York. All licensees and their current registration status can be confirmed with the Office of the Professions' Online Verification Search.