The California Senate Health Committee has approved a bill aimed at protecting autism treatment access by requiring insurers to let families use approved care over a full six-month period. - Current rigid weekly limits can cause patients to lose critical services if they miss appointments.
- Behavior analyst Brianna Jimenez notes that children authorized for 40 hours a week may receive only 17 due to staff turnover and scheduling barriers. - The bill would eliminate these restrictions, ensuring families can use authorized care without health plan interference.
The legislation now moves to the Appropriations Committee for further consideration.