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Autism Speaks | Ava’s Law’ Introduced in Georgia Senate | Feb. 22, 2013 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Ava’s Law’ Introduced in Georgia Senate ATLANTA (February 22, 2013) — Autism Speaks today endorsed SB.191, the Senate version of ‘Ava’s Law,” which would require state-regulated health plans to cover autism-related therapies. The bill was introduced by Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell). ”We commend Senator Albers for his leadership on this issue of critical concern tothousands of Georgia families,”…
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Autism Speaks | Georgia 41st State to Enact Autism Insurance Reform | April 29, 2015 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks
Georgia 41st State to Enact Autism Insurance Reform April 29, 2015 ATLANTA- Governor Nathan Deal signed autism insurance reform legislation, SB 1, better known as Ava’s Law today in a signing ceremony at the Capitol making Georgia the 41st state in the country to pass reforms that require coverage for autism related medical services. Grassroots advocates…
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Autism Speaks | Georgia 41st State to Pass Autism Insurance Reform | April 2, 2015 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks
Georgia 41st State to Pass Autism Insurance Reform April 02, 2015 ATLANTA— Georgia becomes the 41st state in the country to pass reforms that require coverage for autism related medical services after the both chambers voted unanimously in support of SB 1, better known as Ava’s Law. The bill now heads to Governor Nathan Deal…
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Autism Speaks | Georgia Autism Insurance Reform Deal Reached | March 26, 2015 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks
Georgia Autism Insurance Reform Deal Reached UPDATED: Georgia Insurance Reform, also known as Ava’s Law, has passed the Senate unanimously (54-0) March 26, 2015 ATLANTA— Chairman Charlie Bethel and Richard Smith announced at a joint press conference at the Georgia State Capitol that a deal has been reached to pass autism insurance reform SB 1,…
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Autism Speaks Honors The Nation’s Top Advocates For 2014 | Nov. 17, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks
Autism Speaks Honors The Nation’s Top Advocates For 2014 November 17, 2014 NASHVILLE, TN — Autism Speaks announced its 2014 advocacy awards at the 9th annual Autism Law Summit held here, presenting the Speak Out Award to Anna Bullard and her daughter Ava from Georgia. The awards are presented at the annual conference to honor those…
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Autism Speaks | Georgia Senate Approves Compromise Insurance Bill | Feb. 25, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Georgia Senate Approves Compromise Insurance Bill February 25, 2014 ATLANTA (February 25, 2014) — The Georgia Senate voted unanimously for a compromise autism insurance bill after hearing several lawmakers, some in tears and one quoting from the Gettysburg Address, argue for passage of the bill. It goes now to the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Senator Tim Golden of Valdosta,…
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Autism Speaks | GA Advocates Converge On Capitol For Ava’s Law | Feb. 4, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
GA Advocates Converge On Capitol For Ava’s Law ATLANTA (February 4, 2014) — More than 100 Georgia autism advocates converged on the state capitol today to urge lawmakers to pass Ava’s Law in 2014 and make Georgia the 35th state to enact autism insurance reform. The advocates visited capitol offices and then held a press conference with…
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