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Autism Speaks | Michigan Redirects $5.5 Million Surplus From Untapped Autism Fund | Jan. 6, 2015 #AutisticHistory #EndAutismSpeaks #BanABA
Michigan Redirects $5.5 Million Surplus From Untapped Autism Fund January 06, 2015 Michigan has redirected $5.5 million to its universities and a non-profit from a special fund created in 2012 to reimburse insurers for the cost of diagnosing and treating autism. The fund was created to bail out insurers who warned of catastrophic costs when the state required autism coverage, but…
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Autism Speaks | Autism Law Summit Highlights Latest Advances in Insurance Reform | Sept. 10, 2012 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Autism Law Summit Highlights Latest Advances in Insurance Reform September 10, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC (September 10, 2012) — Autism Speaks honored the nation’s top state-level advocates and highlighted the latest advances in autism insurance reform during the 7th annual Autism Law Summit. Approximately 100 parents, lawyers and practitioners representing 33 states from Hawaii to New Hampshire…
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Autism Speaks | Detroit News: ‘Romney-Ryan looks like Snyder-Calley’ | Aug. 31, 2012 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Detroit News: ‘Romney-Ryan looks like Snyder-Calley’ August 31, 2012 DETROIT (August 31, 2012) — In a comparison of the Romney/Ryan Republican ticket with Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, the Detroit News cited Calley’s embrace of inmproved autism insurance coverage as a political issue. Reporting from the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Marisa Schultz highlighted how…
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Autism Speaks | Lt. Gov. Calley’s Office Issues FAQs on 3-Bill Autism Insurance Reform Package | April 2, 2012 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Lt. Gov. Calley’s Office Issues FAQs on 3-Bill Autism Insurance Reform Package April 02, 2012 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 the Legislature on March 29. Governor…
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Autism Speaks | Michigan Senate Approves 2012 Autism Insurance Reform Bills | March 8, 2012 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Michigan Senate Approves 2012 Autism Insurance Reform Bills March 08, 2012 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 is the furthest autism insurance legislation…
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Autism Speaks | Snyder to Legislature: Let’s Address Autism in 2012 | Jan. 19, 2012 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Snyder to Legislature: Let’s Address Autism in 2012 January 19, 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. “I ask the Legislature to continue their work on autism and the…
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Autism Speaks | House Democrats Push Plan to Cover Michigan Kids with Autism | Dec. 7, 2011 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
House Democrats Urge Action on Insurance Bills Call on Republican-led houses to take action December 07, 2011 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 press release. (below) FOR IMMEDIATE…
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