SB164 Alabama 2017 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Autism, health benefit plans, coverage of autism spectrum disorder under certain conditions, Secs. 10A-20-6.16, 27-21A-23, 27-54A-2 am'd.
Description
Under existing law, a health benefit plan is required to offer coverage for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder for a child age nine or under for certain defined group insurance plans and contracts
This bill would require health benefit plans to cover the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder for a child age nine or under for certain insurance plans and contracts
Relating to health benefit plans; to amend Sections 10A-20-6.16, 27-21A-23, and 27-54A-2, Code of Alabama 1975, to require health benefit plans to cover the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder for certain children in certain health insurance plans and contracts.
Subjects
Health
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2017 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Banking and Insurance |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB164 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |