California SB402 mandates health insurers to maintain accurate provider directories and cover autism treatment.

California SB402 requires health insurers to publish and maintain accurate provider directories, ensuring they include essential information such as provider contact details, specialty, and network status. The bill mandates that insurers update their directories at least weekly, quarterly, or more frequently if required by federal law. It also allows insurers to delay payments to providers who fail to update their information. Additionally, SB402 mandates coverage for behavioral health treatment for pervasive developmental disorder or autism, effective July 1, 2012.

California SB402 mandates health insurers to maintain accurate provider directories and cover autism treatment.

California SB402 requires health insurers to publish and maintain accurate provider directories, ensuring they include essential information such as provider contact details, specialty, and network status. The bill mandates that insurers update their directories at least weekly, quarterly, or more frequently if required by federal law. It also allows insurers to delay payments to providers who fail to update their information. Additionally, SB402 mandates coverage for behavioral health treatment for pervasive developmental disorder or autism, effective July 1, 2012.