To: David Buchwald (NY-93)
Keep out-of-network and freedom of choice in NY
NYS is about to vote on including or eliminating "Out Of Network" benefits on the NYS of Health insurance exchange policies. This will directly affect patients in Psychotherapy, making it impossible for thousands of patients to pay for therapy without "Out-of -Network" benefits, interrupting their therapeutic relationship in the middle of treatment. This is dangerous to their well-being. Sign to insist that "Out of Network" benefits are a required option on the NYS of Health website policies.
Why is this important?
Doctor choice is critical in all aspects of health care, but especially in mental health care, where the relationship with one's provider is critical. Therefore "Out-of-Network" benefits area are a necessity for patients.