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NY A00839

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Aileen Gunther

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Mental Hygiene Law to establish a bill of rights for persons with autism or autism spectrum disorders
  • Prohibits insurance companies from discriminating through differential deductibles, disparate co-pays, spending caps, or arbitrary limits on medically necessary services
  • Guarantees nine specific rights including access to comprehensive care, in-home and community-based treatment, qualified professionals, and family-driven treatment decisions
  • Requires coordination among health, mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, and education agencies to optimize treatment outcomes
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Defines a bill of rights for persons with autism or autism spectrum disorders.

Last Action

referred to mental health

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Mental Health1/7/2015

Full Bill Text

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