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The Insurers Therapy Bill
Virginia bill would force insurers to cover stuttering therapy
Health insurance; coverage for speech therapy as a treatment for stuttering.
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, Virginia health plans would have to pay for speech therapy for stuttering with no visit limits or prior approvals.
Our take
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People who stutter could finally get the help they need without insurers putting caps or extra paperwork, but insurers may raise premiums to cover the cost.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Requires insurers with habilitative or rehabilitative coverage to include speech therapy for stuttering.
- No annual limit on the number of therapy visits.
- No prior authorization or medical necessity review needed.
- Does not apply to short‑term, travel‑only, or Medicare plans.
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