In order to support children with neurodevelopmental disorders and make a diagnosis, an early assessment and intervention pathway is paid for by the health insurance scheme.
The pathway is organised by structures designated by order of the Director General of the Regional Health Agency from among the establishments or services mentioned in 2°, 3° and 11° of I of Article L. 312-1 of the Social Action and Family Code or the establishments mentioned in Article L. 3221-1 of this Code.
The healthcare professionals mentioned in articles L. 162-5 and L. 162-9 of the Social Security Code, articles L. 4331-1 and L. 4332-1 of this Code and psychologists may enter into a contract with the structures designated in the second paragraph of this article, in accordance with the standard contract defined by order of the ministers responsible for health, social security and disability. For each category of professional, this contract sets out commitments to good professional practice and the conditions for feedback to the designated structure and the attending doctor. In the case of the professionals mentioned in articles L. 4331-1 and L. 4332-1 and psychologists, the contract also sets out the terms and conditions under which the designated structure pays for the services provided as part of the care pathway.
Coverage under the pathway is subject to a medical prescription.
A decree in the Conseil d’Etat will set the conditions for the application of this article.