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Utah Senate circulates autism insurance mandate after hours of debate
Summary
Senators debated Senate Bill 57, which would require insurers to cover certain autism therapies, at length over costs, equity and long-term savings. Supporters argued early intervention reduces future special-education costs; opponents cited a $3 million fiscal note and urged caution. The bill was circled for further consideration.
Senators on the Utah State Senate floor spent a large portion of the day debating Senate Bill 57, a measure requiring insurers to cover proven autism therapies for children, before voting to circle the bill for later consideration.
Sponsor Senator Shiozawa said the bill would expand coverage for evidence-based therapies and cited state data: “It affects over 18,000 children in the state of Utah. Highest rate in the country at 1 in 47.” He urged colleagues to act now to provide treatment that can…
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