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NJ A606
NJ A606Requires certain health benefits coverage for diagnosing and treating autism and other developmental disabilities.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A606 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A1000/606_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A1000/606_I1.PDF |
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