Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Missouri State General Assembly

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Legislation was recently introduced in the state of Missouri by State Representative Sam Page (D-82), and Senator Chris Koster (D-31) that, when passed, will require insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders. The bills would require Missouri healthcare policies to cover applied behavior analysis (ABA) and other treatments prescribed by an insured’s treating physician. Both bills are identical and the language of the bill closely follows model legislation drafted by Autism Speaks earlier this year. Read more.