Regards augmentative, alternative comm. tool insurance coverage
Refer to Committee
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- Reported by Committee
- Floor Vote Scheduled
- Passed One Chamber
- Passed Both Chambers
- Sent to Executive
- Signed into Law
Summary
The bill mandates that health benefit plans pay for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools for covered individuals 22 years old or younger when prescribed by qualified professionals. It sets cost limits, replacement rules, and service coverage, and it bars insurers from using usage‑tracking requirements. The goal is to ensure young people with severe communication disabilities can obtain and keep the technology they need.
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- Senate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology: S. B. No. 347, S. B. No. 389, S. B. No. 396, S. B. No. 431, S. B. No. 241, S. B. No. 207Senate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology · Jun 2, 2026
History
- Referred to committee
- Introduced
Sponsors
- Casey Weinstein · sponsor
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