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Illinois became the 8th state to enact autism insurance reform on December 13, 2008.

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Find autism resources for Illinois families here.

State Officials
Governor Patrick Quinn (D)
Lt. Governor Sheila Simon (D)
Illinois Senate; Illinois House of Representatives

Federal Officials
U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R)
U.S. Senator Richard Durbin (D)
U.S. House of Representatives Illinois delegation

Illinois News

Illinois Legislature Approves Bill Shielding Families From Any Changes Resulting From DSM-5

SPRINGFIELD (May 25, 2012)-- The Illinois Senate and House of Representatives gave final approval to a bill amending the state's 2008 autism insurance reform law by assuring...

FAQs on the Illinois Autism Insurance Reform Law (Public Act 95):

1. What does Public Act 95 do?

Broadly speaking, the Act does two main things:

1. It requires many private insurers to begin covering the costs of diagnostic assessments for...

FAQs on the Illinois Autism Insurance Reform Law (Public Act 95)

1. What does Public Act 95 do?

Broadly speaking, the Act does two main things:

1. It requires many private insurers to begin covering the costs of diagnostic assessments for...

FAQs on the Illinois Autism Insurance Reform Law Public Act 95

1. What does Public Act 95 do?

Broadly speaking, the Act does two main things:

1. It requires many private insurers to begin covering the costs of diagnostic assessments for...

FAQs on the Illinois Autism Insurance Reform Law (Public Act 95):

1. What does Public Act 95 do?

Broadly speaking, the Act does two main things:

  • It requires many private insurers to begin covering the costs of diagnostic assessments...

FAQs on the Illinois Autism Insurance Reform Law (Public Act 95):

1. What does Public Act 95 do?

Broadly speaking, the Act does two main things:

  • It requires many private insurers to begin covering the costs of diagnostic assessments...

Autism Speaks Joins the Illinois Autism Community in Applauding State Legislators for Enacting Autism Insurance Legislation

NEW YORK, NY (December 13, 2008) -- Autism Speaks today joined Illinois families and other autism advocacy organizations in applauding the state’s legislators for enacting Senate...

Illinois House, Senate Pass SB 934... Now On to the Governor!

SPRINGFIELD (November 20, 2008) The Illinois Senate followed in the steps of the Illinois House and passed Senate Bill 934.  This bill contains an amendment that...

Governor's Amendatory 2008 Veto Message

Read the  veto message here.

Autism Insurance Bill Passed in Illinois House!

Springfield, IL (May 29, 2008) --  Congratulations Illinois!! With the help of so many in the Illinois Autism community, Senate Bill 1900 passed the IL House today with...

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