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OK SB1364

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Bice

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires group and individual health insurance policies and managed care plans to cover diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders for individuals under 18 years of age

  • Sets maximum annual benefit at $36,000 per year with no limits on the number of visits to service providers

  • Covered treatments include psychiatric care, psychological care, applied behavior analysis, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and habilitative/rehabilitative services when medically necessary

  • Prohibits insurers from denying coverage, refusing to renew policies, or terminating coverage because an individual or dependent is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder

  • Effective date of November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Insurance; autism spectrum disorder coverage. Effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Insurance

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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