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MN HF3660
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/21/2022
Primary Sponsor
Aisha Gomez
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AI Summary
- Expands coverage requirements for autism spectrum disorder treatment to include "individuals" instead of limiting to "children under 18" with autism spectrum disorders in health plans issued to large employers
- Adds play therapy, art therapy, music therapy, and medications to the list of covered treatments for autism spectrum disorder
- Prohibits health carriers from refusing to renew, terminate, or restrict coverage solely because an individual is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
- Limits health carrier requests for updated treatment plans to once every six months unless the carrier and treating provider agree more frequent review is necessary
- Requires an independent progress evaluation by a qualified mental health professional to assess whether treatment is achieving functional and generalizable gains
Legislative Description
Autism spectrum disorder coverage modified.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy
2/21/2022
Committee Referrals
Commerce Finance & Policy2/21/2022
Full Bill Text
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