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NJ A606

NJ A606
Requires certain health benefits coverage for diagnosing and treating autism and other developmental disabilities.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires certain health benefits coverage for diagnosing and treating autism and other developmental disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill requires certain health benefits coverage for diagnosing and treating autism and other developmental disabilities, including central auditory processing disorder, childhood apraxia of speech, sensory processing disorder, and social communication disorder. The bill defines these conditions and requires coverage for screening, diagnosis, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavioral analysis treatment, subject to certain limits and requirements. The bill also allows for attorney's fees and costs to be awarded to successful claimants alleging non-compliance with the bill's provisions.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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