Sec. 38a-488b. Coverage for autism spectrum disorder therapies.
Sec. 38a-488b. Coverage for autism spectrum disorder therapies. Each individual health insurance policy providing coverage of the type specified in subdivisions
(1), (2), (4), (11) and (12) of section 38a-469 that is delivered, issued for delivery,
renewed, amended or continued in this state on or after January 1, 2009, shall provide
coverage for physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy services for the
treatment of autism spectrum disorders, as set forth in the most recent edition of the
American Psychiatric Association's "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders", to the extent such services are a covered benefit for other diseases and conditions
under such policy.
(P.A. 08-132, S. 1.)
History: P.A. 08-132 effective January 1, 2009.
See Sec. 38a-514b for similar provisions re group policies.