After numerous efforts and letters on behalf of the Acupuncture
Society of New York and other independent efforts effective July 16th, ASNY was
informed that the diagnosis restrictions on Empire BC/BS plans have been
removed. Prior restrictions included knee and/or hip osteoarthritis
provable with x-ray and nausea from chemotherapy, pregnancy or post
surgical. After extensive contact with the company we have received the
response that "our medical policies have been updated and the prior diagnosis
restrictions have been removed". ASNY thanks everyone who helped
contribute to the reversal of these restrictions.
Please watch www.asny.org for upcoming ASNY programs on
Major Medical, No Fault and Workers Compensation
Insurance. Additionally, I look forward to updating you on
meetings that ASNY has this month with the Governor's Office,
Department of Insurance and the Workers Compensation Board.
I sincerely thank those who are ASNY members and strongly encourage new members
to join in order to help fuel these efforts.
Respectfully,
James M. Shinol, ASNY President
