August 13, 2009

Implementation of P.L. 2009, C. 115 With Respect To Certain Benefits For Treatment of Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

This report is an insurance bulletin released by the State of New Jersey in January 2010 titled Implementation of P.L. 2009; C 115 With Respect To Certain Benefits For Treatment of Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities regards a new law regarding the benefits of treatment for autism patients. This report provides information about the law, such as what carriers are required to provide under the new law, early intervention family cost share expense benefits, , applicability, coverage of applied behavioral analysis, and limitations on therapy services. The report also contains information on what defines a developmental disability and autism.