A new Florida bill could make speech therapy for stuttering a guaranteed benefit

A new Florida bill could make speech therapy for stuttering a guaranteed benefit

A new bill in the Florida Legislature would guarantee coverage for stuttering treatment in Medicaid, private insurance, group health plans, and HMOs. The sponsor of the bill says that if passed, it would help remove the stigma associated with the condition.  HB 785 would require coverage for speech therapy for children and adults who stutter, whether treatment is delivered in person or via telehealth, and would prohibit arbitrary limits on visit…