SB 162: Autism
GENERAL BILL by Ring
Autism; Requiring that a physician refer a minor to an appropriate specialist for screening for autism spectrum disorder under certain circumstances; defining the term "appropriate specialist"; defining the term "direct patient access"; requiring that certain insurers and health maintenance organizations provide direct patient access to an appropriate specialist for screening for or evaluation or diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder; requiring certain insurance policies and health maintenance organization contracts to provide a minimum number of visits per year for screening for or evaluation or diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, etc.
Last Action: 3/9/2012 Senate - Died in Health Regulation
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
- Health Regulation (HR)
- Banking and Insurance (BI)
- Budget (BC)
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 8/29/2011 Senate • Filed
9/8/2011 Senate • Referred to Health Regulation; Banking and Insurance; Budget -SJ 20
1/10/2012 Senate • Introduced -SJ 20
3/9/2012 Senate • Died in Health Regulation
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SB 162, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 8/29/2011 at 2:24 PM
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills H 951 Autism Garcia Identical Last Action: 3/9/2012 H Died in Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee
Location: In committee/council (HSAS)
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)