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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 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 | Breakthrough In Georgia As New Bill Heads To Senate Floor | Feb. 20, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Breakthrough In Georgia As New Bill Heads To Senate Floor February 20, 2014 ATLANTA (February 20, 2014) — The Georgia Senate Insurance Committee yesterday unanimously approved a new autism insurance reform bill that had been introduced just hours earlier. During the hearing, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle [below], making his first-ever appearance at a committee meeting, offered support…
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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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Autism Speaks | Atlanta Journal Constitution: ‘Health Plans Should Cover Autism’ | Jan. 25, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Atlanta Journal Constitution: ‘Health Plans Should Cover Autism’ January 25, 2014 ATLANTA (January 25, 2014) — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution today published an opinion piece by Sen. John Albers, the Senate sponsor of Ava’s Law, calling for enactment of autism insurance reform legislation this year in Georgia. Albers commended Gov. Nathan Deal for including autism insurance coverage for state employees and teachers…
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