Telemedicine Coverage Expands In NY Under Bill Signed by Cuomo

Additional telemedicine services will be covered under Medicaid in New York state under a measure signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday.

The bill (S.8416/A.10404) would expand the types of telemedicine services reimbursed by Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program to include audio- and video-only services.

The measure was passed by the state Legislature in late May along with about 30 bills related to the coronavirus outbreak.

Telemedicine services have become increasingly important during the pandemic, but some residents, particularly those in rural parts of the state, don’t have broadband access. The law allows video- and audio-only services ...