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Date Posted: October 20, 2008

In an article entitled Parents Press for Autism Insurance Laws, the Associated press provides a good look at the push for autism insura

Date Posted: October 16, 2008

During the 3rd Presidential Debate, held on October 15 at Hofstra University, both candidates spoke about autism.

Date Posted: October 08, 2008

Autism Speaks announced today that the impact of Amended House Bill 8 on health insurance premiums in Ohio is projected to be a mere on

Date Posted: October 02, 2008

Legislation has been prefiled for introduction in Virginia to require insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders.

Date Posted: September 30, 2008

Yesterday, Autism Speaks joined with parents in Richmond, Virginia for a hearing before the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Hea

Date Posted: September 27, 2008

Although existing law (AB 88) provided for mental health parity, in practice, health care service providers and insurers often denied c

Date Posted: September 25, 2008

The House passes Fiscal Year 2009 Defense Appropriations bill containing $8 million for the Department of Defense Autism Spectrum Disor

Date Posted: September 20, 2008

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