HB2793 Summary

• Requires Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to cover medically necessary, evidence-based treatments for children with autism spectrum disorder who are otherwise eligible for medical assistance, effective July 1, 2017.

• Treatment must be prescribed by a physician licensed under the Medical Practice Act of 1987 or a licensed practitioner of the healing arts as defined in Illinois Administrative Code.

• Applies to all eligible children with autism spectrum disorder in the state's medical assistance program without restricting coverage to specific treatment types or age limits.