H. 7260 ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERSas scheduled for hearing on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 in the House Committee on Health, Education & Welfare.
(would require coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders)
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TIME: Rise of the House
PLACE: Room 135 - State House
H.7260 defines applied behavior analysis, includes coverage of applied behavior analysis within "habilitative or rehabilitative care", however the delivery of applied behavior analysis is not defined nor are such as BACB certificants or of equivalent competency defined. A statement is made that an "Autism services provider" means any person, entity, or group that provides treatment.
Another bill which proposes autism treatment coverage but does not include behavioral treatment, SB 2422, is currently in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. SB 2422 shows no movement since its introduction and referral to that Committee.
For more information
The State of Rhode Island General Assembly
Autism Votes Rhode Island
Past post
Saturday, March 27, 2010
State legislation: Rhode Island - Two autism insurance bills in the legislature; House bill explicitly identifies ABA, Senate bill not
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