An Act ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to guarantee that individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or autism have equal access to necessary medical treatments. It seeks to remove barriers that may prevent these individuals from receiving timely and appropriate healthcare. The legislation focuses on ensuring equitable access to a range of medical services, ultimately improving health outcomes for this population. It builds upon previous attempts to address similar issues within the state.
Key provisions
- Requires healthcare providers to offer services to individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or autism.
- Addresses potential financial barriers to accessing medical treatments.
- Promotes coordination of care between healthcare providers and support services.
- Establishes a process for reviewing and addressing disparities in access to medical care.
- Focuses on ensuring timely access to essential medical treatments.
Who is affected
- Individuals with developmental disabilities
- Individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Individuals with autism
- Families of individuals with developmental disabilities
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to expand upon existing healthcare systems to better serve individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Sponsors
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36 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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