Introduced
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To impose a new coverage mandate that would require Blue Cross Blue Shield to include in all their policies coverage for treatments related to autism, and prohibit requiring a higher deductible or co-pay, or providing a lower benefit level than those that apply to treatments for other ailments.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To also impose a mandate on insurers to include mental health and substance abuse coverage in all health policies, under terms no more restrictive than other coverage.
The substitute failed 18 to 20 (details)
Passed in the Senate 29 to 9 (details)
To impose a new coverage mandate that would require Blue Cross Blue Shield to include in all their policies coverage for treatments related to autism, and prohibit requiring a higher deductible or co-pay, or providing a lower benefit level than those that apply to treatments for other ailments. Senate Bill 981 would authorize state subsidies to insurance companies to cover the extra cost, but any actual subsidies would require an appropriation by the legislature.
Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To also impose a mandate on insurers to include mental health and substance abuse coverage in all health policies, under terms no more restrictive than other coverage.
The substitute failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 91 to 19 (details)
To impose a new coverage mandate that would require Blue Cross Blue Shield to include in all their policies coverage for treatments related to autism, and prohibit requiring a higher deductible or co-pay, or providing a lower benefit level than those that apply to treatments for other ailments. Senate Bill 981 would authorize state subsidies to insurance companies to cover the extra cost, but any actual subsidies would require an appropriation by the legislature.
Passed in the Senate 30 to 8 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
