FAQs on the Illinois Autism Insurance Reform Law (Public Act 95): |Advocacy News
1. What does Public Act 95 do?
Broadly speaking, the Act does two main things:
1. It requires many private insurers to begin covering the costs of diagnostic assessments for autism and of treatments for individuals with autism who are under the age of 21, up to $36,000 per year;
2. It requires that early intervention services are provided by certified early intervention specialists as defined in Illinois law.
2. When does the law requiring insurance companies to cover services for children with autism spectrum disorder go into effect?
Most sections of the Autism Insurance Act go into effect December 12, 2008, including the provisions that require many insurers to cover services for autism spectrum disorder.
3. Once the Autism Insurance Act goes into effect, will my employer-provided health insurance be required to cover my child’s autism services?
Employers with at least 50 employees and that offer group health insurance coverage are required to offer autism services for children under the age of 21.
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