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Autism Speaks representative appointed to National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Consumer Liaison group… Advocacy Kelly Headrick was recently named as a 2022 consumer liaison representative for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). In this role, Ms. Headrick will give voice to issues with coverage for autism services and mental health parity experienced by consumers of health insurance in the autism community. … on insurance reform to ensure that autistic individuals have access to the healthcare they need, regardless of whether a private or public payer covers their healthcare costs. During this time, we have celebrated huge milestones including all 50 …

New Mexico passes landmark legislation for autism insurance coverage… In celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed landmark autism insurance legislation.  Joined by members of the autism community, Governor Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 322 which expands coverage for autism therapies to transition-age youth and adults with autism covered by private, state-regulated health benefit plans as well as Medicaid.  New Mexico has set a new precedent by creating a …