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CNN: Mom wins fight for autism insurance

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Mom wins fight for autism insurance
CNN.com
Ryan Unumb just turned 7 years old. He has about 100 words in his vocabulary, even if they are difficult to understand. He’s potty trained. He loves playing with water. He follows instructions, he asks for food when he’s hungry, and he gives lots of kisses.
He’s not where a 7-year-old […]

Arizona Mandates Insurance Coverage

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Autism Speaks Joins the Arizona Autism Community in Hailing Governor Janet Napolitano and State Legislators for Enacting Autism Insurance Legislation
Autism Speaks
NEW YORK, NY (March 21, 2008) — Autism Speaks today joined Arizona families and other autism advocacy organizations in applauding Governor Janet Napolitano and the state’s legislators for enacting House Bill 2847, which will require […]

Insurance Coverage for Autism

Friday, November 9th, 2007

Insurance Companies: What should they cover? | The cost of treating autism
Suzanne Hoholik | Columbus Dispatch
What should be the Heydt family’s formal dining room is a classroom in their Grove City home.
There’s a small table, two child-size chairs, file cabinets, a chalkboard and artwork taped to the wall.
One day last week, therapist Emily Grimm sat […]

Senator Mikulski’s Reply

Monday, October 1st, 2007

Awhile back I wrote all of my local congressfolks regarding various legislation in other states mandating medical insurance coverage for autism.
Recently, Senator Barbara Mikulski responded:
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Dear Mr. White:
Thank you for getting in touch with me to express your support for the Expanding the Promise for Individuals With Autism Act of 2007 (S. 937). It’s good to […]

Push for Autistic Insurance Coverage

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

Push for Autistic Insurance Coverage
Scott Bauer | Forbes.com
[”To me, this is about what basic insurance is all about,” Doyle said. “We don’t have any problem when we’re talking about cancer coverage.”]
With large insurance companies lined up to fight it, Gov. Jim Doyle and Senate Democrats are pushing a requirement that health insurance include autism treatment.
Seventeen […]

Should Autism Therapies Be Covered By Health Insurance?

Monday, May 14th, 2007

I know that my family has had its issues with autism-related therapies and insurance coverage. I recently e-mailed (twice each actually) Steny Hoyer, Barbara Mikulski and Benjamin Cardin seeking information about any pending Maryland legislation similar to that being undertaken in other states hoping to require insurance coverage for certain autism therapies.
I’m still waiting for […]