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Florida became the 5th state to enact autism insurance reform on May 2, 2008.

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State Officials
Governor Richard Scott (R)
Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll (R)
Florida Senate; Florida House of Representatives

Federal Officials
U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D)
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R)
U.S. House of Representatives Florida delegation

Florida News

Court Accepts Autism Speaks' Brief in Florida Medicaid Case

 

MIAMI (February 1, 2013) -- A federal judge today granted Autism Speaks' request...

Florida Appeals Federal Order to Cover ABA Under Medicaid

MIAMI (January 7, 2013) -- The state of Florida is appealing a 2012 federal court order that it cover ABA for children with autism under Medicaid, arguing it should have...

Autism Speaks Hails Ruling by Federal Judge Ordering Medicaid Coverage of ABA Treatment in Florida

NEW YORK (March 26, 2012) --  Autism Speaks, the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization and the leading voice on autism insurance reform, today...

Autism Speaks Hails Ruling by Federal Judge Ordering Medicaid Coverage of ABA Treatment in Florida

NEW YORK, NY (March 26, 2012) – Autism Speaks, the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization and the leading voice on autism...

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio Honored for Commitment to Autism Awareness

CORAL GABLES, FL (October 14, 2011) -- U.S. Senator Marco Rubio of Florida was honored at a "Puzzle Pieces of Our Community" event in recognition of his exemplary...

Florida Governor Crist Appoints Autism Speaks' Elizabeth Emken to the Developmental Disabilities Compact Workgroup

(Tallahassee, FL) August 15, 2008 --  Florida Governor Charlie Crist announced the appointment of Elizabeth Emken, Autism Speaks Vice President of Government Relations,...

FAQs on Florida's Autism Insurance Reform Law:

1. What does the Florida Autism Legislation (Senate Bill Number 2654) do?
There are three major components of the Florida Autism Legislation, each with an important...

Autism Speaks Applauds Florida Governor Charlie Crist and State Legislators for Passing Autism Insurance Legislation
(Tallahassee, FL - May 2, 2008)  Autism Speaks today joined Florida families in applauding Governor Charlie Crist and the state's legislators for passing Senate Bill 2654, which will...

Update on Florida House Bill 1291

(Tallahassee, FL - April 9, 2008)  Last night, Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio's Select Committee on Autism And Developmental Disorders held its first meeting. ...

Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio Announces the Creation of the House Select Committee on Autism and Developmental Disorders

(Tallahassee, FL - April 4, 2008)  Today Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio announced the creation of a special committee, the House...

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