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The Autism Treatment Bill
Michigan bill forces insurers to cover autism treatment
Insurance: health insurers; required coverage for autism spectrum disorders; modify. Amends sec. 3406s of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406s).
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If passed, Michigan health insurers must pay for autism diagnosis and therapy, but they can cap yearly benefits at set amounts.
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Families with autistic children will finally have insurance help pay for needed care, though the caps may limit how much they get each year, so they should watch the bill now.
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The facts
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- Insurers must cover autism diagnosis and treatment
- They cannot cancel coverage because of autism
- Annual benefit caps: $50,000 for ages 0‑6, $40,000 for ages 7‑12, $30,000 for ages 13‑18
- Insurers can require treatment reviews and annual development evaluations
- Short‑term policies of six months or less are exempt
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