State employee health insurance plan; coverage for autism spectrum disorder. (SB1061)
Introduced By
Progress
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Introduced |
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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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Became Law |
Description
State employee health insurance plan; coverage for autism spectrum disorder. Requires that the health insurance plan for state employees provide coverage for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, and the treatment of autism spectrum disorder in individuals from age two through age six. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11102458D |
| 01/11/2011 | Referred to Committee on Finance |
| 01/20/2011 | Impact statement from DPB (SB1061) |
| 01/26/2011 | Fiscal impact review from JLARC (SB1061) |
| 01/27/2011 | Impact statement from DPB (SB1061) |
| 02/02/2011 | Stricken at request of Patron in Finance (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
State employees deserve the same coverage for their families and children with a diagnosis of autism deserve treatment.
Thank you Sen. Howell :^)
Virginia needs to provide coverage for kids with Autism to receive comprehensive therapeutic services regardless of their employer.