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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 benefits under the state's new autism insurance r... More...

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 students embracing those with difference, according to... More...

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 ... More...

MSU Study Questions Ability of Public Schools to Serve Students with ASDs

LANSING (September 19, 2011) -- The Michigan State University College of Education has published a study that identifies shortcomings in the level of training among Michigan public school professionals for educating students... More...

Detroit News Commentary: 'Adding autism coverage saves Michigan money'

DETROIT (October 27, 2011) - Paul Welday, the president of the Michigan Autism Insurance Reform Coalition, argued in an opinion piece published today in the Detroit News that providing behavioral treatment for children wi... More...

House Democrats Urge Action on Insurance Bills

LANSING (Dec. 7, 2011) -- House Democrats led by Rep. Lisa Brown held a Statehouse press conference to call on the Republican leadership to move HB.4604 and 4605, the two autism insurance reform bills. Read the ... More...

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. His remarks drew a standing ovation.

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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. The legislation moves next to the House. This i... More...

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 quickly concurred with amendments that had been added in ... More...

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-bill autism insurance reform package voted out of ... More...