Issue Position: Special Needs

Issue Position

HELPING PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES
Rep. Zalewski sponsored House Bill 235, an effort from Autism Speaks, which would help older individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to receive an anesthetic when undergoing dental treatments. During these surgeries, patients can be frightened which can cause them to possibly harm themselves or others. Under this bill, the fear can be prevented be requiring insurance companies to pay for anesthetics for people 26 and younger who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and receive dental care at a dental office or oral surgeon's office. House Bill 235 was signed into law.

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