On the recordNovember 29, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle A of title VII, add the following: SEC. 704. CERTAIN TREATMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INCLUDING AUTISM, UNDER THE TRICARE PROGRAM. (a) Certain Treatment of Autism.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1077 the following new section: ``Sec. 1077a. Treatment of autism under the TRICARE program ``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (c), for purposes of providing health care services under this chapter, the treatment of developmental disabilities (42 U.S.C. 15002(8)), including autism spectrum disorders shall include behavioral health treatment, including applied behavior analysis, when prescribed by a physician.…





