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Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Arizona State Legislature
State Sen. Aguirre Introduces "Steven's Law"
On January 29, 2008, Arizona State Senator Amanda Aguirre introduced legislation that would disallow large group insurers from denying or refusing coverage to children who were diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. The required coverage would include the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders and treatment that prescribed by the insured's treating medical doctor pursuant to a treatment plan.

Click here to read a press release from the Arizona State Senate.
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