California AB2233 requires health insurers and health care service plans to cover behavioral health treatment for pervasive developmental disorders.

California AB2233 mandates that health insurers and health care service plans provide coverage for behavioral health treatment for pervasive developmental disorders or autism. The treatment must be prescribed by a licensed physician or psychologist and administered by qualified autism service providers. The treatment plan, which includes measurable goals and objectives, must be reviewed every six months and modified as needed. The bill prohibits insurers from imposing restrictions on the use of authorized treatment hours and from requiring rediagnosis to maintain coverage.

California AB2233 requires health insurers and health care service plans to cover behavioral health treatment for pervasive developmental disorders.

California AB2233 mandates that health insurers and health care service plans provide coverage for behavioral health treatment for pervasive developmental disorders or autism. The treatment must be prescribed by a licensed physician or psychologist and administered by qualified autism service providers. The treatment plan, which includes measurable goals and objectives, must be reviewed every six months and modified as needed. The bill prohibits insurers from imposing restrictions on the use of authorized treatment hours and from requiring rediagnosis to maintain coverage.