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March 6, 2009
 Colorado Senate Bill
09-244
Colorado Senate Bill 09-244 was
introduced by State Senator Brandon Shaffer on March 6, 2009. The bill
would require private health insurance companies to cover the diagnosis
and treatment of ASD. Coverage must be provided for treatments
prescribed, provided, or ordered by a licensed physician or licensed
psychologist who deems the care medically necessary. Covered treatments
include: diagnosis, habilitative or rehabilitative care, pharmacy care,
psychiatric care, psychological care, therapeutic care, and Applied
Behavioral Analysis. The bill only applies to fully-funded health plans
governed by state law.
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