New York S05107 amends insurance law to mandate coverage for autism spectrum disorder treatments.

New York S05107 amends the insurance law to require comprehensive coverage for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorder. This includes coverage for applied behavior analysis and developmental, individual-differences, relationship-based treatment. The bill specifies that such coverage must not exclude other medical conditions covered by the policy. Insurers are prohibited from terminating or refusing coverage based solely on an autism diagnosis.

New York S05107 amends insurance law to mandate coverage for autism spectrum disorder treatments.

New York S05107 amends the insurance law to require comprehensive coverage for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorder. This includes coverage for applied behavior analysis and developmental, individual-differences, relationship-based treatment. The bill specifies that such coverage must not exclude other medical conditions covered by the policy. Insurers are prohibited from terminating or refusing coverage based solely on an autism diagnosis.