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SB 830: Insurance/Autism Spectrum Disorder

GENERAL BILL by Geller ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Bronson ; Cowin

Insurance/Autism Spectrum Disorder; requires health insurer or HMO that offers major medical coverage to include coverage for treating autism spectrum disorder; defines term "autism spectrum disorder"; authorizes insurer or HMO to confirm diagnosis or review appropriateness of treatment plan; provides that act does not affect licensure of health care professional or impair right to reimbursement of health care provider, etc.

Effective Date: 07/01/2001
Last Action: 5/4/2001 Senate - Died in Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
2/14/2001 Senate • Prefiled
2/20/2001 Senate • Referred to Banking and Insurance; Health, Aging and Long-Term Care; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations
3/6/2001 Senate • Introduced, referred to Banking and Insurance; Health, Aging and Long-Term Care; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 00055
4/19/2001 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 04/24/01, 9:00 am, 110-S
4/24/2001 Senate • Favorable by Banking and Insurance; YEAS 12 NAYS 0 -SJ 00466
4/25/2001 Senate • Now in Health, Aging and Long-Term Care -SJ 00466
5/4/2001 Senate • Died in Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care