Bill > HB284

This bill amends sections of the Alabama Code to require health benefit plans in the state to cover screening, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorder for insured individuals 18 years of age and under. The bill sets maximum annual coverage limits for applied behavior analysis treatment, allows those limits to be exceeded with prior approval if medically necessary, and prohibits health plans from denying or limiting coverage solely due to an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. The bill also requires the Alabama Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Plan to provide coverage and reimbursement for autism treatment in the same manner and levels as private health plans, effective December 31, 2018.