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Date Posted: March 12, 2008

morrow, both the Florida State House and State Senate will be holding hearings on autism insurance reform legislation, House Bill 1291

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Date Posted: March 07, 2008

On March 7, 2008, Florida Governor Charlie Crist announced the creation of the Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders; Autism Speaks'

Date Posted: February 29, 2008

Connecticut is the latest state to introduce legislation which will amend insurance statutes to include coverage for autism.

Date Posted: February 21, 2008

Illinois has become the latest state to introduce autism insurance reform legislation.

Date Posted: February 07, 2008

Mississippi has become the latest state to introduce autism insurance reform legislation

Date Posted: January 29, 2008

Arizona State Senator Amanda Aguirre introduced legislation that would disallow large group insurers from denying or refusing coverage

Date Posted: January 16, 2008

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Date Posted: January 01, 2008

Each year, about 24,000 children are diagnosed as having autism spectrum disorder in the United States.