HF 243: Relating to insurance coverage for covered individuals for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder

What it does

This bill relates to insurance coverage for covered individuals for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (autism). Under current law, a group plan established pursuant to Code chapter 509A for employees of the state that provides for third-party payment or prepayment of health, medical, and surgical coverage benefits (coverage) shall provide coverage to covered individuals under years of age for the diagnostic assessment and treatment of autism, and coverage is required in a maximum benefit amount of not more than $36,000 per year.

Senate subcommittee · named February 21, 2023

• Sen. Cherielynn Westrich (R) · cherielynn.westrich@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Janet Petersen (D) · janet.petersen@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jason Schultz (R) · jason.schultz@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 9 for, 2 against

For: Autism Speaks; Blank Childrens Hospital; CHILDSERVE; Easterseals Iowa; Iowa Association of Behavior Analysis; Iowa Association of Community Providers; Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council; Iowa Mental Health Advocacy; On With Life, Inc.

Against: Iowa Occupational Therapy Association; Medica

In plain words

1. January 20, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Commerce committee · as HSB 74
2. January 20, 2023House subcommittee named: Lundgren, Kniff McCulla and Srinivas · as HSB 74
3. February 7, 2023Approved by the House committee · as HSB 74
4. February 8, 2023Filed in the House
5. February 8, 2023Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 243 · as HSB 74
6. February 15, 2023Passed the House, 99–0
7. February 16, 2023Arrived in the Senate
8. February 21, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Westrich, Petersen and Schultz