This bill updates South Dakota's insurance coverage rules for autism treatment by clarifying that autism spectrum disorder is defined using the latest diagnostic standards from the American Psychiatric Association's 2013 manual. The change ensures that insurance policies, contracts, and plans continue to cover applied behavior analysis (a recognized therapy) for people with autism spectrum disorders using the current medical definition.
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Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 2.
Health and Human Services Motion to amend
Health and Human Services Motion to amend
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 117
First Reading House H.J. 98
Tom Pischke
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Health and Human Services — Deferred to the 41st legislative day