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IN HB1412

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sue Errington

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires accident and sickness insurance policies and health maintenance organizations to cover medically necessary acquired brain injury treatment, effective July 1, 2026

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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