Bans health insurers from expiring unused autism therapy hours

Behavioral health treatment plans.

Enrolled· 2026-08-20

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This bill stops health insurance companies from putting weekly caps on autism therapy, ensuring families can make up missed sessions without losing the hours they were already approved for.

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Insurance companies often use rigid weekly limits to avoid paying for care. If a child gets sick or a therapist cancels, the family currently loses those approved therapy hours forever. This bill forces insurers to let families use all their approved hours anytime within the six-month treatment window. It is a massive win for parents of children with autism who are tired of fighting insurers for the care their kids were already promised.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Prohibits health insurers from imposing weekly caps on authorized autism therapy hours.
Stops insurers from forcing families to forfeit unused hours due to illness, travel, or a therapist canceling.
Guarantees that all approved therapy hours remain available to use anytime during the six-month treatment window.
Requires that the rescheduled hours still match the patient's overall treatment plan and clinical guidelines.