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November 08, 2023 - Philadelphia, PA

Shapiro Administration Directs Insurers to Meet Obligations for Autism Coverage Under Mental Health Parity Laws, Removing Barriers to Care and Expanding Access to Services for Pennsylvanians

Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) Commissioner Michael Humphreys announced that starting on January 1, 2024, the Shapiro Administration will require all commercial insurers to meet their obligations under Pennsylvania law to provide coverage for autism benefits.

The PID published a Notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on November 4, 2023 announcing that by no later than January 1, 2024, PID will require insurers offering commercial health insurance policies that include coverage for autism services to handle claims for those services in a manner that complies with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) and Pennsylvania's mental health parity requirements.

Speakers Include:
Michael Alos, Autism Advocate
Governor Josh Shapiro
State Representative Jessica Benham
State Representative Jamie Flick
Drexel University President John Fry
AJ Drexel Autism Institute Director Dr. Diana Robins
Eagles Autism Foundation Executive Director Ryan Hammond
Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys

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