Michigan HB4740 mandates health insurers to cover autism spectrum disorder diagnosis and treatment.

Michigan HB4740 amends insurance law to require health insurers to cover diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Coverage includes behavioral health, pharmacy, psychiatric, psychological, and therapeutic care. Insurers may limit coverage to individuals up to 18 years old and set annual benefits at $50,000 for ages 6 and under, $40,000 for ages 7-12, and $30,000 for ages 13-18. Insurers can request treatment reviews and limit visits but cannot deny coverage based on educational or habilitative nature.

Michigan HB4740 mandates health insurers to cover autism spectrum disorder diagnosis and treatment.

Michigan HB4740 amends insurance law to require health insurers to cover diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Coverage includes behavioral health, pharmacy, psychiatric, psychological, and therapeutic care. Insurers may limit coverage to individuals up to 18 years old and set annual benefits at $50,000 for ages 6 and under, $40,000 for ages 7-12, and $30,000 for ages 13-18. Insurers can request treatment reviews and limit visits but cannot deny coverage based on educational or habilitative nature.