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Senate advances autism-coverage mandate after lengthy floor debate
Summary
The Utah Senate advanced Senate Bill 57, a measure requiring private insurers to cover intensive behavioral interventions for autism, after hours of testimony over costs, scope and alternatives; the bill moved toward third reading following a 18-8 roll-call.
Senator Shizawa moved the Senate to consider Senate Bill 57, a measure asking private insurers to cover intensive behavioral interventions for children with autism, arguing the coverage would give “children and their family…a voice” in negotiations with insurers. The chamber debated the bill extensively before calling the question and moving it toward third reading.
Supporters framed the bill as a narrowly tailored health-insurance mandate for an evidence-backed therapy.…
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