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MN SF2893

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/17/2016

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Lourey

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Adds autism spectrum disorder treatment to the definition of essential health benefits under Minnesota Statutes section 62Q.81, subdivision 4
  • Specifies that autism spectrum disorder treatment services are included as part of rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices, referencing services specified under section 62A.3094
  • Effective for health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2017
  • Includes sunset provision: if the federal government determines the services constitute a new state mandate requiring state cost coverage, the autism treatment requirement is repealed at the end of the applicable health plan coverage year

Legislative Description

Autism spectrum disorder treatment essential health benefit definition addition

Last Action

Authors added Clausen; Latz

4/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Finance3/31/2016
Commerce3/29/2016
Health, Human Services and Housing3/17/2016

Full Bill Text

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