Bill Text: CT HB05821 | 2015 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: An Act Concerning Medicaid Coverage For Physical Activity Programs For Persons With Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2015-01-21 - Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services [HB05821 Detail]
Download: Connecticut-2015-HB05821-Introduced.html
General Assembly |
Proposed Bill No. 5821 |
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January Session, 2015 |
LCO No. 1484 | ||||
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Referred to Committee on HUMAN SERVICES |
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Introduced by: |
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REP. KLARIDES, 114th Dist. |
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AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:
That title 17b of the general statutes be amended to require the Commissioner of Social Services to amend the Medicaid state plan to provide coverage for physical activity programs for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Statement of Purpose:
To facilitate participation of autistic people in physical and other activities that are beneficial to their well-being.