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OK HB1336
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
James Lockhart
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AI Summary
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Requires all individual and group health insurance policies to provide equal coverage for individuals under 18 diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as they would for those without the diagnosis
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Mandates health benefit plans issued or renewed after November 1, 2015 to cover diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders when medically necessary and ordered by a licensed physician, psychologist, or clinical social worker
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Required covered treatments include behavioral therapy, prescription drugs, psychiatric services, psychological services, physical therapy, speech and language pathology, and occupational therapy
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Removes existing language that previously allowed insurers to deny coverage for autism diagnosis and treatment
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Effective date: November 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Insurance; requiring health benefit plans to include coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autistic disorders; effective date.
Health Care
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Insurance
2/3/2015