An Act relative to the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder
H 4952 amends Massachusetts health insurance laws to expand who can diagnose and treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for insurance coverage. The bill updates definitions in multiple statutes to include licensed nurse practitioners and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists alongside physicians for ASD diagnosis, treatment, and related pharmacy care. These changes require health insurance policies to cover services by these providers starting January 1, 2027, directly affecting individuals seeking ASD care and insurers managing coverage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Jul 9, 2026
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Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Financial Services
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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