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PA Law To Provide for Autism Benefits

November 13th, 2023 by WCBC Radio

Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Insurance Department 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 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. Governor Shapiro said that coverage for those with Autism is crucial to their health and wellbeing…