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IA HF509
A bill for an act relating to Hawki coverage for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder applied behavior analysis services, and the autism support program.(Formerly HSB 122.)
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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
Crossed Over
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the healthy and well kids in Iowa program (Hawki) coverage for applied behavior analysis services for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder, and the autism support fund. The bill prohibits the department of health and human services (HHS) from approving new applications for the autism support program (program) on or after July 1, 2025. HHS shall continue to provide treatment and make payments pursuant to the program for an individual whose application is approved on or before June 30, 2025, if the individual remains eligible for the program. The bill repeals the program July 1, 2027. The bill requires the medical assistance advisory council to adopt rules to include applied behavior analysis services for the treatment of autism as benefits covered in a qualified child health plan included in a benchmark or benchmark equivalent plan and which comply with Tit. XXI of the federal Social Security Act. The bill requires, upon the repeal of Code chapter 225D on July 1, 2027, any unencumbered and unobligated moneys remaining in the autism support fund be transferred to the Hawki trust fund.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki) program and the autism support program by stopping new applications for the autism support program after July 1, 2025, while continuing to provide treatment for individuals already approved before that date. The bill requires the medical assistance advisory council to include applied behavior analysis services for autism treatment in qualified child health plans, which are essentially insurance plans that meet specific federal standards. Specifically, the legislation prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from approving new autism support program applications after July 1, 2025, but allows existing participants to continue receiving treatment if they remain eligible. The entire autism support program (Code chapter 225D) will be completely repealed on July 1, 2027, and any remaining unobligated funds in the autism support fund will be transferred to the Hawki trust fund at that time. This bill represents a transition in how Iowa provides support and coverage for autism spectrum disorder treatment, shifting from a standalone support program to integration within the existing Hawki program.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Health And Human Services (H)
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage. (on 04/01/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF509 |
| Fiscal Note - Hawki, Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Support | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/FN/1524770.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF509.html |
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