Connecticut is the latest state to introduce legislation which will amend insurance statutes to include coverage for autism. Proposed by State Representative Brian O'Connor (D-Clinton, Killingworth, Westbrook), Chairman of the Insurance and Real Estate Committee, HB-5696 requires all Connecticut healthcare policies to cover such therapies as habilitation care; psychiatric care; therapeutic care, such as speech and occupational therapy; Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and medications prescribed by a physician.

The policies would cover these treatments until the insured turns 26. A hearing on the bill is scheduled for March 6.

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