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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 …

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)… 9.4 million children are enrolled in the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) expands coverage to uninsured children, up to age 19, who are not eligible for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance. What is CHIP? CHIP is funded by states and the federal government to provide public health insurance …

Marketplace Health Insurance… The Health Insurance Marketplace is an online portal that helps people find and enroll in a private health insurance plan.   The Health … whether you are eligible for financial assistance Compare the cost and quality of new insurance plan options Enroll in coverage that meets your needs Marketplace plans are generally available for purchase only during open enrollment periods …

Minnesota State-Regulated Insurance Coverage… Minnesota requires meaningful coverage for autism under state-regulated plans. Minnesota’s autism insurance bill, HF 1233 , was enacted in 2013. The law … insurance law? Click here for a copy of HF 1233 (Article 12) as enrolled. Other comments about the law. In addition to the private insurance provisions, HF 1233 also addressed coverage for autism through Medicaid and benefits available through the …