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OK HB2362
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Wade Rousselot
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AI Summary
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Health benefit plans must cover screening, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorder for individuals under age 18, effective November 1, 2016
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No limits allowed on number of treatment visits; deductibles and coinsurance must be equal to other medical/surgical benefits under the plan
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Applied behavior analysis coverage capped at $40,000 per year, with annual inflation adjustments by the Insurance Commissioner beginning January 1, 2018
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Insurers prohibited from terminating or refusing coverage solely because an individual has an autism diagnosis; insurers may review treatment plans annually
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Oklahoma Insurance Department required to submit annual reports to legislature beginning February 1, 2018, detailing total insureds diagnosed, claims costs, and per-insured coverage costs
Legislative Description
Insurance; requiring health benefit plans to include coverage for autistic disorders; codification; effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/2/2016