An Act relative to applied behavioral analysis therapy

This bill requires various health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover specific therapies for individuals with Down syndrome. It mandates that state employee insurance, Medicaid managed care, private health policies, hospital service plans, and health maintenance contracts all include coverage for speech, occupational, and physical therapy alongside applied behavior analysis services. The legislation defines Down syndrome as a chromosomal condition involving an extra copy of chromosome 21 and sets the effective date for these coverage requirements as January 1, 2024.