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HB 459: Autism

GENERAL BILL by Rooney ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Hager ; Stark

Autism; Requires physician to refer minor to appropriate specialist for screening for autism spectrum disorder; requires insurers & HMOs to provide direct patient access to appropriate specialist for screening for or evaluation or diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder; requires coverage for minimum number of visits per year.

Effective Date: 7/1/2013
Last Action: 5/3/2013 House - Died in Health Innovation Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    1/22/2013 House • Filed
    1/30/2013 House • Referred to Health Innovation Subcommittee; Insurance and Banking Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee; Health and Human Services Committee -HJ 55
    3/5/2013 House • Introduced -HJ 55
    5/3/2013 House • Died in Health Innovation Subcommittee

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  • HB 459, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 1/22/2013 at 11:04 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 128 Autism Ring Similar Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Health Policy
    Location: In committee/council (HP)

    Citations - Statutes (3)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    381.986 Page 1 (pdf)
    627.6686 Coverage for individuals with autism spectrum disorder required; exception. Page 2 (pdf)
    641.31098 Coverage for individuals with developmental disabilities. Page 6 (pdf)

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