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Michigan became the 30th state to enact autism insurance reform on April 18, 2012.

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Find autism resources for Michigan families here.

State Officials
Governor Rick Snyder (R)
Lt. Governor Brian Calley (R)
Michigan Senate, House of Representatives Homepage

Federal Officials
U.S Senator Carl Levin (D)
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D)
U.S. House of Representatives Michigan Delegation

 


 

 

Michigan News

State Fielding Complaints on Autism Insurance Denials

LANSING  (October 18, 2012) -- The Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation (OFIR) will field complaints from consumers experiencing difficulty accessing...

A Stand Against Bullying

Students at Michigan's Linden High School recently voted Danny Leideker, an 18 year old teenager with autism spectrum disorder, homecoming king. This seems to be part of a growing trend of...

Detroit News: 'Romney-Ryan looks like Snyder-Calley'

DETROIT (August 31, 2012) -- In a comparison of the Romney/Ryan Republican ticket with Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, the ...

Autism Speaks Provides FAQs on New Law

NEW YORK (April 24, 2012) -- Autism Speaks has created a fact sheet answering frequently asked questions about the new Michigan autism insurance reform law. The FAQs are...

Autism Speaks Hails Signing of Legislation Making Michigan 30th State to Enact Autism Insurance Reform

LANSING (April 18, 2012)  -- Autism Speaks hailed the signing today of legislation that makes Michigan the 30th state to enact autism insurance reform and the first to act...

Autism Speaks Responds to Detroit News Editorial

DETROIT (April 6, 2012) -- The Detroit News today published "Snyder should sign autism bill," an editorial rebuttal from Lorri Unumb, Autism Speaks' vice...

Lt. Gov. Calley's Office Issues FAQs on 3-Bill Autism Insurance Reform Package

LANSING (April 2, 2012) -- The office of Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley issued a series of Frequently Asked Questions to help families and caregivers better understand the three...

3-Bill Insurance Reform Package Voted Out of Legislature, Sent to Gov. Snyder

LANSING -- The House overwhelmingly approved the autism insurance reform bills, SB.414 and 415, by votes of 91-19 and a companion bill, SB.981, by an 84-26 vote. The Senate...

Michigan Senate Approves 2012 Autism Insurance Reform Bills

LANSING (March 8, 2012) -- The Senate approved the autism insurance reform bills, SB.414 and 415, by votes of 29-9. A companion bill, SB.981, was also approved by a 28-10 vote....

Snyder to Legislature: Let's Address Autism in 2012

LANSING (January 19, 2012) -- Gov. Rick Snyder, in his 2012 State-of-the-State Address, called on the Michigan Legislature to address autism insurance reform in the coming year....

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Bill History

April 18, 2012: Gov. Rick Snyder signs SB.414 and 415 into law making Michigan 30th state to enact autism insurance reform

March 29, 2012: House approves SB.414 and 415 by 91-19 votes, SB.981 by 84-26; Senate votes to concur with House committee amendments; bills head to Gov. Snyder 

March 27, 2012: House Families, Children and Seniors Committee approves bills 7-0; sends them to House floor

March 13, 2012: Senate approves SB.414 and 415 by 29-9 votes; approves SB.981 by 28-10

March 8, 2012: SB. 414 and 415 approved 5-0 by Senate Health Policy Committee.

February 23, 2012: SB.981 introduced by Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville

June 8, 2011: Autism insurance reform bills (SB 414/415) introduced in the Senate; referred to Senate Health Policy Committee.

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