Health care legislation under consideration in Congress does not specifically mention autism, but advocates for people with the condition believe it sets the stage for mandated coverage.

The proposal gives federal officials broad powers to determine what insurers must cover. Language in the House bill says that insurers must cover "mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatments." Advocates say that the "behavioral health treatments" language will necessarily include coverage for autism.

Congress still needs to approve the legislation, but this is enough for us to rate this promise In the Works.