AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS, INSURANCE AND BANKING

1. Page 1, introduced, line 51, after means

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the remainder of line 51, all of lines 52, 53 and 54, all of lines 1 through 5 and through equipment on line 6 on page 2

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medically necessary speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and assistive technology services and devices for dependents from birth to age three who are certified by the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services as eligible for services under Part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. §1471 et seq.). Medically necessary early intervention services for the population certified by the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services shall mean those services designed to help an individual attain or retain the capability to function age-appropriately within his environment, and shall include services which enhance functional ability without effecting a cure

2. Page 3, introduced, line 10, after means

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the remainder of line 10, all of lines 11 through 18 and through equipment on line 19

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medically necessary speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and assistive technology services and devices for dependents from birth to age three who are certified by the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services as eligible for services under Part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. §1471 et seq.). Medically necessary early intervention services for the population certified by the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services shall mean those services designed to help an individual attain or retain the capability to function age-appropriately within his environment, and shall include services which enhance functional ability without effecting a cure