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Mom wins fight for autism insurance

Summary: She and her husband are both lawyers; after Ryan's autism was diagnosed five years ago they sold their house, downsized and sacrificed to cover costs. "It's not like you read your insurance policy and you can see a specific exclusion," Lorri Unum.. 		Link 04/02/2008 by: shannonj
Insurance vs. Autism: For Parents, Insurance Is a Personal Fight

Summary:Mandated insurance coverage for autism treatment is, generally, nothing new. Roughly half the states do that to varying degrees. What's new is requiring coverage for ABA therapy, with its intimidating price tag. The expense is so steep that the bi.. 		Link 03/26/2008 by: shannonj
Autism Law Would Mean Access

Summary:A decade ago, Barbara Zachs' health insurance wouldn't pay for the speech therapy her 2-year old son needed after he stopped talking at 15 months. Kyle was diagnosed with autism. The family's insurance wanted nothing to do with the treatments. .. 		Link 03/10/2008 by: shannonj
It's time that Florida mandated insurance coverage for autism treatments

Summary:An aggressive effort is under way to get Florida to pass legislation requiring limited coverage for autism treatments. It's not a new idea. Seventeen states require some level of coverage for autism, though New York-based Autism Speaks only rates man.. 		Link 01/06/2008 by: shannonj
Insurance coverage for autism is goal of Palm Beach County commissioner

Summary:Kanjian is using his clout as a county commissioner to advocate that the same coverage be available to everyone with insurance. He wants Florida legislators to mandate that private insurance companies cover autism, a battle that's being waged in a gr.. 		Link 12/27/2007 by: shannonj
The Long Walk for “Autism Insurance Reform.”

Summary:A documentary, coming in 2008, about a dad and his walk from Nevada to DC to bring about insurance reform....... 		Link 12/10/2007 by: shannonj
Autism Has Many Families Struggling Financially

Summary:State lawmakers introduce legislation that would help the growing number of families dealing with autism. Right now private insurers don't have to cover health-related expenses for the autistic. A bi-partisan group of lawmakers have unveiled a new bi.. 		Link 12/09/2007 by: shannonj
Parents Fight for Autism Insurance Coverage

Summary:Parents Fight for Autism Insurance Coverage Morning Edition, August 16, 2007 · Coverage for the therapies and treatment associated with autism is limited in most states. But a growing number of states are mandating more complete coverage for this.. 		Link 08/22/2007 by: shannonj
Pa. families want autism covered by health plans

Summary: Pa. families want autism covered by health plans By Liz Hayes VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH Sunday, August 5, 2007 Families with autistic children are hopeful that this will be the year when insurance companies finally begin to cover autism treatm.. 		Link 08/08/2007 by: shannonj
Doyle Pushes For Insurance Coverage For Autism

Summary:Doyle Pushes For Insurance Coverage For Autism MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Jim Doyle and Senate Democrats are pushing for a requirement that autism coverage be mandated in Wisconsin. Seventeen other states already have such a law in place. Click lin.. 		Link 08/08/2007 by: shannonj


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