provide that all cost sharing provisions for the coverage described
in Subsection (2), including dollar limits, deductibles, and coinsurance, are not less
favorable to the insured than the cost sharing provisions that apply to physical
illness generally
.
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(5) Subject to Subsection (6),
{
an accident or health insurance policy that
provides a
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health insurance benefit
}
a health benefit plan
shall provide coverage for the
provision of early intensive behavior
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therapy for a person with an autism spectrum disorder of at least:
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Robles absent for the vote.
Sen. Stephenson introduced the bill.
Ms. Whiffen, Mr. Whiffen, Dr. Carbone, Ms. Unumb, Mr. Bullock, Ms. Sedim, and Mr.
King spoke for the bill. Mr. Clay, Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Olsen and Mr. Hartley spoke against
the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Bell moved to continue discussion on S.B. 43, Insurance Coverage for
Autism Spectrum Disorders-Clay's Law, at the next scheduled meeting.
The motion failed with Sens. Bell and Hinkins voting aye and Sens. Buttars, Christensen,
Jones, and Robles voting nay.
MOTION: Sen. Christensen moved to table S.B. 43, Insurance Coverage for Autism
Spectrum Disorders-Clay's Law.
The motion failed with Sen. Christensen voting aye.
MOTION: Sen. Christensen moved to pass S.B. 43, Insurance Coverage for Autism
Spectrum Disorders-Clay's Law, out of committee with a favorable recommendation.
The motion passed with Sen. Christensen voting nay.
Sen. Buttars adjourned the meeting at 9:37 a.m.
Minutes were reported by Cami Deavila, Secretary.
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D. Chris Buttars, Committee Chair