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MS HB292
Bill
Status
Failed
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Steve Massengill
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AI Summary
- Requires all individual and group health insurance policies, service contracts, and managed care plans issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2013, to provide coverage for treatment of autism spectrum disorders comparable to coverage for other neurological disorders
- Covers persons younger than 27 years of age with autism spectrum disorder treatment benefits that are at least as comprehensive as those provided for other neurological disorders
- Deductibles, copayments, and annual benefit limits for autism treatment must be no more stringent than those applied to other neurological disorder treatments
- Prohibits insurers from refusing to renew policies, reissue coverage, or terminate services solely because a person is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder
- Excludes accident-only, specified disease, hospital indemnity, Medicare supplement, long-term care, and other limited benefit policies from these requirements
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
Full Bill Text
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