Law requires autism coverage

“An Act Relative to Insurance Coverage for Autism”, HB 4935, mandates insurers to offer coverage for an expanded range of autism services, at coverage limits that are equal to those for physical conditions, and with no limits to the number of visits to an autism services provider. The law is effective on policy anniversary dates on or after January 1, 2011. Self-insured plans are exempt.

The law mandates that insurers cover the cost of diagnosis and treatment of certain autism spectrum disorders. Treatments include rehabilitative, psychiatric and therapeutic care,  assessments and evaluations, applied behavioral analysis and pharmacy care.

More information about the Autism Mandate (pdf, 50 KB)