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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, H.1218, focuses on expanding insurance coverage to include speech therapy for individuals who stutter. It specifically addresses the need for coverage related to stuttering speech therapy. The bill was referred to the Committee on Financial Services and subsequently concurred by the Senate. It is closely related to other bills addressing broader access to healthcare.
Key provisions
- Requires insurance coverage for stuttering speech therapy.
- Addresses coverage gaps for individuals who stutter.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on Financial Services.
- Senate concurred with the bill.
- Related to broader access to healthcare initiatives.
Who is affected
- Individuals who stutter
- Speech therapists
- Insurance companies
- Healthcare providers
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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