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Autism Speaks| Hawaii Passes Autism Insurance Reform | May 6, 2015 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks
Hawaii Passes Autism Insurance Reform May 06, 2015 HONOLULU- The Hawaii legislature passed a landmark autism insurance reform bill during the 2015 legislative session. The legislation, which received overwhelming support, now heads to Governor David Ige for signature. If signed, Hawaii would join 41 other states guaranteeing insurance coverage for those with autism. SB 791, sponsored…
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Autism Speaks | Hawaii Senate Passes Autism Insurance Reform with Overwhelming Support | March 11, 2015 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks
Hawaii Senate Passes Autism Insurance Reform with Overwhelming Support March 11, 2015 HONOLULU- The Hawaii Senate approved an autism insurance bill, SB 791 sponsored by Senator Josh Green (D-Kohala/Kona) by a vote of 24-1. The legislation requires coverage for children with autism up to the age of 10. SB 791 would require state-regulated insurance plans to cover autism-related psychiatric,…
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Autism Speaks | Hawaii 42nd state to pass autism insurance reform | July 16, 2015 #AutisticHistory
Hawaii 42nd state to pass autism insurance reform July 16, 2015 HONOLULU, HI- Hawaii Governor David Ige has signed a landmark autism insurance reform bill, making Hawaii the 42nd state to require certain health insurance plans to cover treatment for autism spectrum disorders. SB 791, sponsored by Senator Josh Green (D-Kohala/Kona), requires state-regulated insurance plans to…
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Autism Speaks | Hawai’i Senate Votes 24-1 For Insurance Bill | March 7, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Hawai’i Senate Votes 24-1 For Insurance Bill March 07, 2014 HONOLULU (March 7, 2014) — The Hawai’i Senate voted 24-1 for SB.2054, an autism insurance reform bill, and sent the measure to the House. The first hearing is scheduled Wednesday before the House Health Committee. Introduced by Senators Josh Green, Suzanne Chun Oakland and Russell Ruderman, the bill …
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Autism Speaks | 2014 Hawaii Insurance Bill Gets Off To Fast Start | Jan. 28, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
2014 Hawaii Insurance Bill Gets Off To Fast Start January 28, 2014 HONOLULU (January 28, 2014) — A 2014 Hawai’i autism insurance reform bill was voted out of two Senate committees yesterday with amendments sought by Autism Speaks to strengthen its provisions. Sponsored by Senators Josh Green, Suzanne Chun Oakland and Russell Ruderman, the bill SB.2054 was voted out of…
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Autism Speaks | Autism Speaks Endorses 2014 Hawaii Insurance Reform Bill | Jan. 15, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #STOPBigAutism
Autism Speaks Endorses 2014 Hawaii Insurance Reform Bill January 15, 2014 HONOLULU (January 15, 2014) — Autism Speaks today endorsed SB.2054, the 2014 Hawaii autism insurance reform bill which, if enacted, would make Hawaii the 35th state to require many health plans to cover applied behavior analysis (ABA) and other therapies for autism. Introduced by Senators Josh Green, who…
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Autism Speaks | Luke’s Law Heads to Final House Vote in Hawaii (PDF Avail.) | April 3, 2013 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Luke’s Law Heads to Final House Vote in Hawaii April 03, 2013 HONOLULU (April 3, 2013) — The Hawaii House Finance Committee unanimously approved Luke’s Law, the autism insurance reform bill, setting up a final floor vote in the House. The bill, SB.668, has already been voted out of the Senate Sponsored by Senators Josh Green…
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