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4.1.2019
Utah autism insurance mandate expanded!
On March 26, 2019 Governor Gary Herbert signed Senate Bill 95 into law, which expands Utah’s autism insurance mandate.
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3.5.2019
Virginia passes legislation to expand autism insurance mandate
Virginia has passed legislation to expand the autism insurance mandate to include transition-age youth and adults diagnosed with autism. Read more.
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2.8.2019
Why we care about Autism CARES
Congress reauthorized the Autism CARES Act which is the foundation of federal efforts on autism research, services, training, and monitoring. Learn
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2.1.2019
Medicaid coverage for Texas children with autism
The Texas state legislative session has begun, along with our advocacy efforts to ensure autism coverage for Texas children on Medicaid!
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1.27.2019
Money Follows the Person Program is extended!
The Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019 was signed into law, extending the Money Follows the Person Program for 3 months.
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11.1.2018
New CPT codes for ABA billing
Resources and information provided by the CPT Steering Committee will help ABA providers prepare for the implementation of new CPT codes in 2019.
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9.5.2018
Advancing medical care through the ACE Kids Act
The Advancing Care of Exceptional Kids Act of 2017 (ACE Kids Act) will bring us closer to ensuring these vulnerable children receive the care they
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7.31.2018
Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act is reauthorized
The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act was reauthorized on July 31, 2018. This law increases access to employment opportunities for
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5.1.2018
Congressional briefing on law enforcement interactions with the autism community
On Thursday, April 26th, Autism Speaks hosted a briefing in coordination with the Congressional Coalition on Autism Research and Education to
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4.23.2018
Indian Health Service host Autism Awareness Interagency Roundtable
On April 2nd, 2018, Autism Speaks celebrated World Autism Awareness Day by joining the Indian Health Service to present the first Autism Awareness
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4.3.2018
Idaho becomes the 47th state to require autism insurance coverage!
Idaho became the 47th state to require autism insurance coverage. This will increase acceptance and support for individuals with autism! Read more.
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3.23.2018
Congress passes omnibus appropriations bill
Today is an important day for the autism community as Congress passes its annual appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018.
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2.1.2018
EMPOWER Care Act introduced to reauthorize Money Follows the Person
On December 13, the bipartisan EMPOWER Care act (S.2227) was introduced in the Senate by Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA).
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1.24.2018
RAISE Family Caregivers Act is signed into law
On January 22, 2018, the RAISE Family Caregivers Act was signed into law passing the U.S. House and Senate with overwhelming support.
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1.21.2018
Mississippi's major health insurers lift age cap for ABA coverage
3 major Mississippi health providers remove the age cap for coverage of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in the Mississippi autism mandate.
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1.16.2018