Requesting an assessment of the social and financial effects of expanding health insurance coverage for autism treatment.

This bill requests the Auditor to evaluate the social and financial impacts of a proposed expansion of health insurance coverage for autism diagnosis and treatment, including applied behavioral analysis services, for individuals over fourteen years old. The current law limits coverage to those under fourteen and caps benefits at $25,000. The Auditor's report, due before the 2027 Regular Session, will inform potential legislative action to ensure equitable access to necessary treatments.

Requesting an assessment of the social and financial effects of expanding health insurance coverage for autism treatment.

This bill requests the Auditor to evaluate the social and financial impacts of a proposed expansion of health insurance coverage for autism diagnosis and treatment, including applied behavioral analysis services, for individuals over fourteen years old. The current law limits coverage to those under fourteen and caps benefits at $25,000. The Auditor's report, due before the 2027 Regular Session, will inform potential legislative action to ensure equitable access to necessary treatments.