Health insurance; mandated coverage for autism spectrum disorder. (SB464)
Introduced By
Sen. Janet Howell (D-Reston) with support from 17 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:
Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Health insurance; mandated coverage for autism spectrum disorder. Requires health insurers, health care subscription plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder in individuals from the date of diagnosis until they reach 10 years of age. This requirement does not apply to individual or small group policies, contracts, or plans, and will not apply to the state employees' health insurance plan until July 1, 2015. View Full Text »
Outcome
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