New York A11624 requires Medicaid to cover applied behavior analysis therapy during school hours for students with autism spectrum disorder.

New York A11624 amends the social services law to mandate Medicaid coverage for applied behavior analysis therapy administered during school hours in public and non-public schools for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade with autism spectrum disorder. The bill defines "treatment of autism spectrum disorder" and "applied behavior analysis" based on the insurance law. The act will take effect 90 days after it becomes law.

New York A11624 requires Medicaid to cover applied behavior analysis therapy during school hours for students with autism spectrum disorder.

New York A11624 amends the social services law to mandate Medicaid coverage for applied behavior analysis therapy administered during school hours in public and non-public schools for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade with autism spectrum disorder. The bill defines "treatment of autism spectrum disorder" and "applied behavior analysis" based on the insurance law. The act will take effect 90 days after it becomes law.