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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 a vote of 113 - 0! For procedural reaso... More...

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 function:

(1) Medicaid Waiver: Authorizes the Agenc... More...

Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Michigan State Legislature

(Lansing, MI - April 3, 2008) An insurance reform bill has been introduced in the Michigan State Legislature by Representative Kathy Angerer (D - 55) and Senator Tupac Hunter (R - 5) that will require insurance coverag... More...

Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Louisiana

(Baton Rouge, LA - March 28, 2008) Legislation has been introduced in Louisiana to require insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders. The bill has been introduced by State Representative Franklin Foil (R-70) of Baton Rouge.... More...

Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Missouri State General Assembly

(Jefferson City, MO - March 13, 2008) Legislation was recently introduced in the state of Missouri by State Representative Sam Page (D-82), House Bill 2351, and Senator Chris Koster (D-31), Senate Bill 1229 that r... More...

Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Illinois State Legislature

(ILLINOIS - February 21, 2008) Illinois has become the latest state to introduce autism insurance reform legislation. Illinois Senate bill 1900 was introduced this week in committee by Senator James DeLeo, and will include coverag... More...

Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Mississippi State Legislature

(MISSISSIPPI - February 7, 2008) Mississippi has become the latest state to introduce autism insurance reform legislation. House Bill 487 will require health insurance coverage, including coverage under the state and school employ... More...

Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Arizona State Legislature

(ARIZONA - January 29, 2008) 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... More...

Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Florida State Legislature

(Florida - March 7, 2007) Legislation has been introduced in Florida to require insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders. Bills have been introduced by State Representative Ari Porth (D-96), House Bill 1291, and Senator St... More...