Rhode Island General Laws Title 27. Insurance § 27-20.11-3. Scope of coverage

(a) Benefits under this section shall include coverage for pharmaceuticals, applied behavior analysis, physical therapy, speech therapy, psychology, psychiatric and occupational therapy services for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, as defined in the most recent edition of the DSM. Provided, however:

(b) Benefits under this section shall continue until the covered individual reaches age fifteen (15).

(c) The health care benefits outlined in this chapter apply only to services delivered within the state of Rhode Island; provided, that all health insurance carriers shall be required to provide coverage for those benefits mandated by this chapter outside of the state of Rhode Island where it can be established through a pre-authorization process that the required services are not available in the state of Rhode Island from a provider in the health insurance carrier's network.