The Louisville Courier-Journal reports on action in the Kentucky legislature:
More on the bill here.The House budget committee also approved HB 159, which would require private insurance companies to cover autism treatment for children. The state health insurance plan also would be required to cover such services.
Rep. Jeff Greer, D-Brandenburg, sponsor of the bill, said it would allow children to get more intensive treatment at an earlier age. HB 159 provides about $6 million over two years — mostly to cover costs to the state’s health insurance plan.
Both bills now go to the full House. Funds for both are included in the House budget, said Rep. Rick Rand, D-Bedford, chairman of the budget committee
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