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Kentucky HB 159(BR-274)/HM the bill specifying health insurance coverage for autism and creation of a separate Kentucky Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Board per the House Committee Substitute, is shown on the legislative calendar as posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 16, 2010. The House convenes at 2:00PM ET. The proceedings can be watched via the Kentucky House video stream provided courtesy of KET. Please see the KET page for instructions on accessing the live coverage.
HB 159 contains a section defining health insurance coverage for autism with differentials from ages 1-6 years and 7-21 years. Applied behavior analysis and practice is defined and included for coverage under the category of "habilitative and rehabilitative care". The competencies of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board are specified in HB 159 under the definitions and in meeting the licensure requirements.
On February 10, 2010, House Standing Committee on Local Government specified establishment of a separate licensing board - the "Kentucky Applied Behavior Analysis Licensing Board".
HB 159 - AMENDMENTS
HCS/HM - Delete the provisions relating to regulation and licensure of applied behavior analysis for behavior disorders by the Board of Examiners of Psychology and in lieu thereof establish a new KRS Chapter 319B to create the Kentucky Applied Behavior Analysis Licensing Board including the definitions, membership, terms, per diem and authority of the board, the requirements for licensure, and the exemptions from licensure; retain the provisions containing the health mandate, but clarify that the large group mandate for individuals is for individuals through age six by providing that individuals between the ages of one and their seventh birthday shall receive the mandated benefits.Other specifications and conditions stated in full text of the amendment
"(...)SECTION 20. A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 319B IS CREATED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
(1) (a) There is hereby created the Kentucky Applied Behavior Analysis Licensing Board. The board shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Governor.
(b) The initial board members shall be appointed as follows:
1. Four (4) members shall be credentialed behavior analysts nominated by a credentialed behavior analyst practicing in the state;
2. One (1) member shall be a psychologist licensed in the state, the majority of whose practice is related to the treatment of behavior disorders, including but not limited to autism spectrum disorders. The psychologist member shall be nominated by a credentialed behavior analyst practicing in the state; and
3. Two (2) members shall be the parent of a child diagnosed with and treated for a behavior disorder, including but not limited to an autism spectrum disorder, selected from the state at large.
(c) Subsequent board members shall be appointed by the Governor as follows:
1. Four (4) members shall be licensed behavior analysts nominated by a licensed behavior analyst practicing in the state;
2. One (1) member shall be a psychologist licensed in the state, the majority of whose practice is related to the treatment of behavior disorders, including but not limited to autism spectrum disorders. The psychologist member shall be nominated by a licensed behavior analyst practicing in the state; and
3. Two (2) members shall be the parent of a child diagnosed with and treated for a behavior` disorder, including but not limited to an autism spectrum disorder, selected from the state at large.
(...)"
For further reading and reference
To set up a tracking alert for HB 159 during the legislative season
Kentucky.gov Bill Watch
Record of HB 159 at Kentucky Legislature
Kentucky Legislature
Autism Votes Kentucky
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By Deborah Yetter • dyetter@courier-journal.com • March 11, 2010
[Refers to HB 159 in the article]
Past blog post
Friday, March 12, 2010
State legislation - Kentucky HB 159/CS autism insurance and licensing of behavior analysts clears House Appropriations & Revenue Committee and returns to the full House
© 2010 Regina G. Claypool-Frey
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