MA H969

Bill

MA H969

Relative to the definition of autism in the children's autism Medicaid waiver

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the definition of autism in the childrens autism Medicaid waiver. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to update the definition of autism used for the children's autism Medicaid waiver, which is a program that provides health care services to children with autism. Currently, the definition refers to the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR), a widely used reference for diagnosing mental health conditions. This bill would change the definition to align with the most recent edition of the DSM, ensuring that the waiver's eligibility criteria reflect the latest understanding and diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Garrett Bradley (D)*, James Cantwell (D), Robert Hedlund (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4635 (on 09/26/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H969

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H969
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H969
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H969.pdf

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H1685	Relative to self-insurers workers’ compensation obligations	Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H2713	Resolve establishing a special commission to investigate and study the feasibility of constructing a Massachusetts state indoor track facility in southeastern Massachusetts	Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H316	Relative to the number of days missed by a student at a public school	Accompanied a study order, see H4297	Similar To
H4635	The financing and delivery of health care in the commonwealth.	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H74	Establishing a pilot program for adults with Asperger syndrome and autism	Accompanied a study order, see H4635	Similar To

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