Minnesota House File 359

January 29, 2009 Minnesota House File (HF) 359 was introduced on January 29, 2009; companion legislation Senate File 312 has been introduced to the Senate. The bills require private health insurance companies to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder; no age limit was stated. The maximum annual benefit was not stated. Coverage must be provided for treatments provided or ordered by a licensed physician or a licensed psychologist who determine the care to be medically necessary. Covered treatments include: diagnosis, habilitative or rehabilitative care, pharmacy care, psychiatric care, psychological care, therapeutic care, and ABA. In . . .