The Autism Coalition of Long Island wishes to thank Governor Kathy Hochul upon her announcment of 2.6 million in fines against insurance companies for failing to adequately cover behavioral health services.
Unlawful denials by managed care health plans pose unnecessary barriers for new yorkers seeking behavioral health care.
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced more than $2.6 million in penalties against five Medicaid managed care health plans following a comprehensive examination of their reimbursement of behavioral health service claims. New York State levied these fines after the carriers repeatedly and inappropriately denied claims or failed to pay for specialty behavioral health services at the rates required by law.
“No New Yorker should face unnecessary barriers to mental health care, especially if their insurance carrier fails to meet their legal obligation to cover these essential services,” Governor Hochul said. “My administration is committed to holding insurance companies accountable to ensure New Yorkers can access the critical mental and behavioral health care that they need.”
