Health insurance; mandated coverage for autism spectrum disorder. (SB1457)
Introduced By
Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel (R-Winchester) with support from co-patrons Sen. John Edwards (D-Roanoke), and Sen. Jeff McWaters (R-Virginia Beach)
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
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 of any age. Currently, such coverage is required to be provided for individuals from age two through age six. The provision applies with respect to insurance policies, subscription contracts, and health care plans delivered, issued for delivery, reissued, or extended on or after January 1, 2016. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/27/2015 | Unanimous consent to introduce |
01/27/2015 | Presented and ordered printed 15103968D |
01/27/2015 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
01/30/2015 | Impact statement from SCC (SB1457) |
02/09/2015 | Stricken at request of Patron in Commerce and Labor (9-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |