House File 330 amends various sections of the Iowa Code to update the terminology and coverage requirements related to autism spectrum disorder. Specifically, it replaces the term "autistic disorders" with "autism spectrum disorder" in multiple sections. The bill also modifies the definitions of biologically based mental illnesses and mandates that group policies cannot impose annual or lifetime limits on coverage benefits for autism spectrum disorder. Additionally, it ensures that coverage for diagnostic assessments and treatments for autism spectrum disorder is provided without age restrictions and without limits on the number of visits to autism service providers.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that group policies must allow for a minimum of thirty inpatient days and fifty-two outpatient visits annually, while also ensuring that there are no limits on outpatient visits for applied behavior analysis. It removes previous maximum benefit amounts and allows for coverage coordination with other required treatments for autism spectrum disorder. The changes will take effect for policies delivered, issued, or renewed in Iowa on or after January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 514C.22, 514C.31, 514C.6
Enrolled: 514C.22, 514C.31, 514C.6