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DE SB204

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2010

Primary Sponsor

Edward Bennett

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Origin

Senate

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all individual and group health insurance plans in Delaware to cover diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders for individuals under 21 years of age

  • Caps applied behavior analysis (ABA) services coverage at $50,000 per 12-month period, with no limits on the number of provider visits

  • Prohibits insurers from terminating coverage or refusing to issue/renew policies solely because an individual or family member has an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis

  • Defines covered treatments to include habilitative/rehabilitative care, pharmacy care, psychiatric care, psychological care, therapeutic care, and applied behavior analysis prescribed by licensed physicians or psychologists

  • Requires the Department of Health and Social Services to establish certification standards for autism services providers, with Board Certified Behavioral Analysts automatically meeting these standards

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Autism Spectrum Disorders Coverage.

Last Action

Amendment SA 2 - Introduced and Placed With the Bill in Senate

4/29/2010

Committee Referrals

Finance3/16/2010

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