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MI HB4657
Bill
Status
4/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Bronna Kahle
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AI Summary
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Adds "parent implemented model of intervention" as a covered treatment for autism spectrum disorders, defined as evidence-based practices where parents directly implement individualized interventions with their children in home or community settings through structured parent training programs.
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Requires supervising health professionals to regularly review parent-implemented interventions in person or via 2-way real-time audiovisual technology to assess appropriate application, effectiveness, and continued medical necessity.
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Includes parent-implemented model of intervention as part of the definition of "treatment of autism spectrum disorders" that must be covered by health insurers under existing autism insurance requirements.
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Maintains existing coverage requirements including maximum annual benefits ($50,000 for ages 0-6; $40,000 for ages 7-12; $30,000 for ages 13-18) and permits standard insurance limitations like copays, deductibles, and utilization review.
Legislative Description
Insurance: health insurers; definition of treatment of autism spectrum disorders; include parent-implemented model of intervention. Amends sec. 3406s of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406s).
Health: disabilities
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/15/2021
4/20/2021