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Committee considers extending applied behavior analysis coverage under Medicaid
Summary
Senate Bill 2190 would allow Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services beyond age 18 for individuals with autism and related needs under Medicaid. Sponsor Sen. Judy Lee and human services directors told the committee the coverage addresses lifelong needs for some people on the autism spectrum.
Senator Judy Lee (District 13) introduced Senate Bill 2190 to the House Human Services Committee, describing the bill as a request to expand coverage of applied behavior analysis (ABA) beyond the current age limit for some individuals with autism.
Why it matters: Supporters argued ABA can be effective beyond childhood for individuals with autism who continue to exhibit behaviors that impair daily living. Extending coverage would allow continued therapeutic…
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