Bill Would Provide Insurance Coverage for Autism

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Bill Would Provide Insurance Coverage for Autism

By KFBB News Team

Story Published: Feb 26, 2009 at 9:09 PM MST

Story Updated: Feb 27, 2009 at 12:30 AM MST

The bill recently passed its second reading by a 35-14 vote. If it becomes law, insurance coverage for diagnosis and treatment of autism would be provided for children in Montana who are 18 years old and younger. Coverage for treatment would be limited to a maximum benefit of $50,000 a year for children 8 years and younger, and $20,000 a year for children 9 to 18 years of age.

This bill has been re-referred to committee and has another hearing scheduled for March 9th.

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