CA SB1034

Extends autism behavioral health treatment coverage requirements for health care service plans and health insurers through January 1, 2022 (previously set to expire January 1, 2017).

Modifies "qualified autism service professional" definition to allow clinical management and case supervision under direction of a qualified autism service provider, and permits supervision by qualified service professionals in addition to providers.

Changes utilization review requirement from annually (no less than every 6 months) to no more than every 6 months unless a treatment plan is modified by a qualified autism service provider.

Makes all behavioral health treatment coverage dependent on medical necessity, subject to utilization review, and requires compliance with federal mental health parity requirements; prohibits denials based on treatment setting, location, or time or lack of parent/caregiver participation alone.

Clarifies that Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment for autism must comply with approved Medicaid state plan; allows department to provide health insurance enrollment assistance through March 31, 2017 for individuals transitioning from waiver programs.