MA S646

Bill

Ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with autism

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide equal access to medical treatments essential for people with autism. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure equal access to essential medical treatments for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. It would require the Division to cover the cost of habilitative or rehabilitative medically necessary treatments, including Applied Behavior Analysis supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and augmentative and alternative communication devices, for individuals aged 22 and older who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder by a licensed medical professional. The bill aims to help develop, maintain, or restore the functioning of these individuals to the maximum extent possible.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Marjorie Decker (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), Jason Lewis (D), James Murphy (D),

Last Action

Accompanied H2209 (on 05/23/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S646

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S646
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S646.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2209	Ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with autism	No further action taken	Similar To
H500	Concerning the safety of autistic and alzheimer individuals	Accompanied H2955	Similar To
S1106	To ensure full and equal access to services from the Department of Mental Health for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and related conditions who otherwise meet the eligibility criteria for DMH services	Accompanied a study order, see S2440	Similar To
S1221	Creating Autism teams in hospitals	Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1930	Establishing an autism spectrum disorder designation on driver’s licenses and identification cards and criminal justice training relative to autism spectrum disorders	Accompanied a study order, see S2484	Similar To
S1980	Relative to parking safety	Accompanied a study order, see S2484	Similar To
S287	To establish a discretionary grant program for students with autism	Accompanied a study order, see S2348	Similar To

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