This bill amends existing laws regarding the autism support program and Hawki coverage for applied behavior analysis services for autism spectrum disorder. It prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from approving new applications for the autism support program after July 1, 2025, while allowing continued treatment and payments for individuals whose applications were approved before that date, provided they remain eligible. Additionally, the bill mandates that the medical assistance advisory council adopt rules to include applied behavior analysis services as covered benefits in qualified child health plans.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a future repeal of the autism support program on July 1, 2027, and stipulates that any unencumbered and unobligated funds remaining in the autism support fund at that time will be transferred to the Hawki trust fund. The bill aims to streamline services and funding related to autism treatment within the framework of existing health programs in Iowa.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 225D.2, 514I.5