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Autism Speaks | Nebraska judge rules in favor of families with autism | July 7, 2015 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Nebraska judge rules in favor of families with autism July 07, 2015 In a major legal victory for Nebraska families, a state court judge, John Colborn, has ruled that Nebraska is obligated to cover medically necessary treatments for children affected with autism. An estimated one-third of all children with autism receive primary coverage through Medicaid. In 2014, […]
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Autism Speaks | Oregon renews autism insurance law | July 18, 2021 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks
Oregon renews autism insurance law July 19, 2021 Oregon’s Autism Health Insurance Reform law, which Autism Speaks helped pass in 2013, was set to expire on January 2, 2022. Thanks to the quick action of many grassroots advocates, a version of Oregon Senate Bill 358A has passed the state legislature and currently awaits the signature of Governor Brown. […]
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Autism Speaks | Senate Approves Bipartisan Deal To Protect Federal Autism Funding (PDF Avail.) | July 31, 2014 #AutisticHistory #EndAutismSpeaks #BanABA
Senate Approves Bipartisan Deal To Protect Federal Autism Funding July 31, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC (July 31, 2014) — The U.S. Senate tonight approved the Autism CARES Act, which would dedicate $1.3 billion in federal funding for autism over the next five years. The bill was introduced and passed across party lines, and now goes to President Obama […]
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Autism Speaks | Mass. Lawmakers Approve Medicaid Expansion, Tax-Free Savings Plan | July 31, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Mass. Lawmakers Approve Medicaid Expansion, Tax-Free Savings Plan July 31, 2014 BOSTON (July 31, 2014) — The Massachusetts Legislature has sent Gov. Deval Patrick an omnibus autism bill that would expand Medicaid coverage up to age 21 and create tax-free savings for people with disabilities. Sponsored by Rep. Brian Dempsey (D-Haverhill), the bill, H.4373, would require MassHealth to cover […]
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Autism Speaks | Congress Hears Of Global Challenges, Advances In Autism | July 24, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Congress Hears Of Global Challenges, Advances In Autism July 24, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC (July 24, 2014) — A House subcommittee heard expert testimony yesterday on the global challenges and advances occurring with autism research and services, with a special focus on the needs of individuals transitioning into adulthood. Michael Rosanoff, Autism Speaks’ associate director of public health […]
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Autism Speaks | NC Families Demand Better Autism Insurance At Capital Rally (PDF Avail.) | July 14, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks
NC Families Demand Better Autism Insurance At Capital Rally July 15, 2014 RALEIGH, NC (July 15, 2014) — With time running short in the current legislative session, families from around North Carolina rallied at the Capitol today to demand the state Senate consider an autism insurance reform bill already passed twice by the House. At the […]
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Autism Speaks | South Dakota Adds Consultant To Autism Study | July 14, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #ENDAutismSpeaks
South Dakota Adds Consultant To Autism Study July 14, 2014 (July 14, 2014) — The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) has hired Health Management Associates to assist with a study on autism treatment and insurance. State agencies began the study in April in response to a bill enacted by the Legislature after the Senate refused to consider an […]
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