2010 Autism-Related Legislation

AUTISM & INSURANCE

* Now perfected after passing first round Senate floor vote  -  Feb 4

SB 618  (Rupp, R - O'Fallon & Schmitt, R – Kirkwood) 

 
Requires health carriers to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders under certain conditions

 (Click for link to full SB text)

(Click for link to Official Senate website)

* Now voted out of committee, headed to Rules Committee - Feb 8

HB 1311  (Scharnhorst, R - Eureka , Grisamore, R - Lee's Summit) 

Requires health carriers issuing or renewing a health benefit plan to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders  

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(Click for link to Official House website)

* Now combined within HB 1311  Feb 4

HB 1341  (Grill, D- Kansas City) 

Requires health carriers issuing or renewing a health benefit plan to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders    (Click for link to Official House website)

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2009 Autism-Related Legislation

AUTISM PROJECTS

SB 157  (Schmitt, R – Kirkwood)  PASSED and SIGNED INTO LAW
Codifies into law the five regional autism projects currently serving persons with autism

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