Autism Coalition of Nevada
Legislative Actions
Governor Gibbons Signs AB 162!
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Nevada just passed an autism insurance reform bill, AB 162. Besides allowing families to access reimbursible treatment of autism, the amended bill (amendment 699) also specified competencies and licensing of those providing behavioral treatment. The bill has been sent to the Nevada Governor to await his signature.
Bill text and status is accessible after the newsblurb.
"Nevada passes autism bill
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ Associated Press Writer
Posted: 05/23/2009 03:13:14 PM PDT
Updated: 05/23/2009 04:38:11 PM PDT
CARSON CITY, Nev.—Nevada lawmakers gave final approval Saturday to help children with autism by requiring health insurers to cover screening and treatment of the disorder..."
FULL POST San Jose [CA] Mercury News
http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_12437455
The text of the bill passed,
| AB162 | Requires certain policies of health insurance and health care plans to provide coverage for screening for and treatment of autism. (BDR 57-44) | ||
| Introduced On: Feb 12, 2009 | |||
| By: Ohrenschall Buckley Leslie Woodbury Conklin Aizley Anderson Arberry Atkinson Bobzien Carpenter Christensen Claborn Denis Dondero Loop Goicoechea Grady Hambrick Hardy Hogan Horne Kihuen Kirkpatrick Koivisto Manendo Mastroluca McClain Mortenson Munford Oceguera Parnell Pierce Segerblom Smith Stewart Horsford Schneider Lee Wiener Townsend Amodei Breeden Care Carlton Coffin Copening Nolan Parks Rhoads Woodhouse | |||
| Most Recent History Action: May 23, 2009 - Enrolled and delivered to Governor. | |||
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