Bill > A07913

This bill amends the insurance law to require coverage for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorder, including applied behavior analysis and developmental, individual-differences, relationship-based treatment. The bill sets a maximum benefit of 680 hours of treatment per policy during a calendar year per covered individual for these treatments. The bill also expands the definition of "behavioral health treatment" to include developmental, individual-differences, relationship-based treatment provided by licensed providers with a relevant professional certificate. Additionally, the bill updates the definitions of "therapeutic care" and "treatment of autism spectrum disorder" to be more inclusive of different types of providers and services.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A7913