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IN HB1412
Bill
Status
1/8/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sue Errington
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AI Summary
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Requires accident and sickness insurance policies and health maintenance organizations to cover medically necessary acquired brain injury treatment, effective July 1, 2026
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Defines "acquired brain injury" as post-birth brain injuries caused by infectious diseases, metabolic disorders, stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, toxins, diminished oxygen, and related conditions
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Mandates coverage for nine specific therapy types: cognitive rehabilitation therapy, cognitive communication therapy, neurocognitive therapy, neurobehavioral therapy, neurofeedback therapy, neuropsychological therapy, postacute residential treatment, functional rehabilitation therapy, and community reintegration services
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Prohibits lifetime limits on this coverage and bars annual limitations, deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance that are more restrictive than those applying generally under the policy
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Requires practitioners and treatment facilities providing these services to possess appropriate licenses, accreditation, training, and experience customary in the field
Legislative Description
Coverage for cognitive rehabilitation services.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance
1/8/2026