MEDICAID-AUTISM TREATMENT
Summary
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the treatment of autism spectrum disorder through applied behavior analysis shall be covered under the medical assistance program for children with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder when ordered by a certified, registered, or licensed health care professional with expertise in treating the effects of autism spectrum disorders when the care is determined to be medically necessary and ordered by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches. Provides that certain treatment shall be covered, including, but not limited to, psychiatric, psychological, rehabilitative, and therapeutic care. Effective July 1, 2021.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2021
Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 27, 2021
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2021
Lower · Passed
To Medicaid & Managed Care Subcommittee
lower
Mar 9, 2021
Committee
Assigned to Appropriations-Human Services Committee
lower
Jan 14, 2021
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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