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MI HB4059

Bill

Status

Passed

11/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Pauline Wendzel

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Children with confirmed autism spectrum disorder diagnoses do not require re-evaluation to maintain behavioral health treatment eligibility under Medicaid unless medically necessary

  • Initial autism diagnosis must be completed by a qualified licensed practitioner, including psychiatrists, developmental pediatricians, pediatricians, psychologists, clinical social workers, advanced practice registered nurses, or physician's assistants with relevant training and experience

  • Clinical social workers must have at least 1 year of experience within their scope of practice and be qualified and experienced in diagnosing autism spectrum disorder

  • Effective date is Sine Die (end of legislative session)

Legislative Description

Human services: medical services; autism evaluation review process requirements for Medicaid benefit eligibility; modify. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109n.

Human services: medical services

Last Action

Assigned Pa 111'21

11/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Health Policy And Human Services6/8/2021
Health Policy1/28/2021

Full Bill Text

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