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MS HB172
Bill
Status
Failed
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Blaine Eaton
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AI Summary
- Requires health insurance policies that cover neurological disorders to provide equal coverage for treatment of autism spectrum disorders in children under age 12
- Defines autism spectrum disorders as neurological conditions appearing in the first three years of life affecting brain function, communication, social interaction, and causing restrictive or repetitive behaviors
- Prohibits insurers from refusing to renew policies, reissue coverage, or restrict services to individuals solely because they are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders
- Establishes that deductibles, copayments, and benefit limits for autism treatment must be no more restrictive than those for other neurological disorders
- Effective for policies delivered, issued, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2013; does not apply to accident-only, specified disease, hospital indemnity, Medicare supplement, or long-term care policies
Legislative Description
Health insurance; require certain health insurance policies to provide coverage for autism spectrum disorders.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2013
Committee Referrals
Insurance1/14/2013
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