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Autism Speaks | Oklahoma advocates celebrate passage of autism insurance reform | April 28, 2016 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Oklahoma advocates celebrate passage of autism insurance reform April 28, 2016 Advocates from across the state celebrated a victory yesterday as the Oklahoma State House of Representatives gave final approval to HB 2962, autism insurance reform. The legislation would prevent state regulated health insurers from continuing to exclude basic, evidence-based care for children diagnosed with…
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Autism Speaks | Oklahoma Senate passes autism insurance reform | April 18, 2016 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks
Oklahoma Senate passes autism insurance reform April 18, 2016 The Oklahoma State Senate passed HB 2962, autism insurance reform legislation, to prevent state regulated health insurers from continuing to exclude basic, evidence-based care for children diagnosed with autism. The bill passed by a vote of 36-5. Last month, the measure passed the Oklahoma House with…
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Autism Speaks | Oklahoma House passes autism insurance reform | March 11, 2016 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Oklahoma House passes autism insurance reform March 11, 2016 The Oklahoma State House recently passed, HB 2962, autism insurance reform to prevent state regulated health insurers from continuing to exclude basic, evidence-based care for children diagnosed with autism. The measure passed with overwhelming support, 76-20. The bill now heads to the State Senate. Without the…
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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 | NJ.com: ‘Autism Community Benefits From Affordable Care Act’ | May 29, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks
NJ.com: ‘Autism Community Benefits From Affordable Care Act’ May 29, 2014 (May 29, 2014) — Families facing expensive autism treatments are finding some positive results in New Jersey’s implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to an article published today on NJ.com. The main focus of parental concern is payment for Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA,…
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Autism Speaks | Maine Lawmakers Say ‘Yes’ To Kids With Autism | May 1, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Maine Lawmakers Say ‘Yes’ To Kids With Autism May 01, 2014 AUGUSTA (May 1, 2014) — The Maine Legislature voted overwhelmingly to override Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of a bill that will expand benefits under the state’s 2010 autism insurance law from age 5 through age 10. The new law takes effect January 1, 2015. The…