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Senate approves $250 cap on out‑of‑pocket costs for outpatient substance use disorder treatment
3621385 · May 29, 2025
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The Senate passed legislation to cap patients’ out-of-pocket costs for outpatient substance use disorder treatment at $250, with supporters saying the limit will help people stay in care.
The New York State Senate passed a bill on Wednesday that places a $250 cap on out‑of‑pocket costs for outpatient substance use disorder treatment.
Senator Liz Fernandez, sponsor of the bill on the floor, argued the measure would reduce financial barriers that can cause patients to stop…
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