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Cure Autism Now | AUTISM LEGISLATION CO-SPONSORS: S512 | July 2000 #AutisticHistory #StopBigAutism
AUTISM LEGISLATION CO-SPONSORS We have 44 Senators for S512 on board. We are seeking a Children’s Health Bill in the Senate. To view the list of who voted for the House side of the Children’s Health Bill which included the Autism Bill Original Sponsors: Senator Slade Gorton (R-WA)S512Representative Michael Bilirakis HR3301Representative Jim Greenwood (R-8th PA) HR997Representative Christopher Smith (R…
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Cure Autism Now | Political Action News: Children’s Health Act of 2000 | July 17, 2000 #AutisticHistory #StopBigAutism
POLITICAL ACTION NEWS Senate Children’s Health Bill – Senate Bill S2868 Monday, July 17, 2000 The Senate has introduced the bipartisan Children’s Health Act of 2000, which includes all the autism provisions found in the Advancement in Pediatric Autism Research Act, S.512. A companion bill has already passed in the house. Senator Frist, and Senator Jeffords, who chairs…
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Rhode Island: Chafee signs autism insurance bill | Aug. 11, 2011 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Chafee signs autism insurance bill By: AUDREY WASHINGTON | NBC 10 Published: August 11, 2011 PROVIDENCE — Gov. Lincoln Chafee signed a new bill into law Thursday at the State House that will require insurance companies to cover autism treatments. Rhode Island becomes the 26th state to require coverage. Just six years ago, only one state had similar legislation. “The finances of dealing with the situation is…
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Autism Speaks | Rhode Island Autism Coalition Honors Rep. Palumbo, Senator O’Neill | April 28, 2011 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Rhode Island Autism Coalition Honors Rep. Palumbo, Senator O’Neill PROVIDENCE, RI (April 28, 2011) — Rep. Peter G. Palumbo (D-Dist. 16, Cranston) and Sen. Edward J. O’Neill (I-Dist. 17, Lincoln, North Providence, Pawtucket) were honored today by the Rhode Island Autism Coalition for their continuing legislative efforts for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, their families and their…
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Autism Speaks | Summary of the Rhode Island Autism Insurance Reform Bill | 2011 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Summary of the Rhode Island Autism Insurance Reform Bill: House Bill 7260 – Sponsored by State Representative Peter Palumbo Would require health insurance companies to provide coverage of the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders Coverage of treatments will be provided when prescribed, provided, or ordered for an individual diagnosed with autism by a licensed…
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Autism Speaks | Rhode Island enacts ABLE legislation | July 14, 2012 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Rhode Island enacts ABLE legislation July 14, 2015 RI—Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo has signed House Bill Number 5564 Substitute A, legislation that allow families to set up tax-exempt 529A savings accounts for disability-related expenses. The federal ABLE Act, enacted in December of 2014, amended federal law to disregard ABLE account funds for means-tested federal programs…
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Autism Speaks | Gov. Chafee Signs Bills Strengthening 2011 R.I. Reform Law | June 28, 2012 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Gov. Chafee Signs Bills Strengthening 2011 R.I. Reform Law June 28, 2012 PROVIDENCE (June 28, 2012) — Gov. Lincoln Chafee has signed a pair of bills enabling Rhode Island families to access insurance coverage for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as intended under the autism insurance reform bill he signed last year, and adds pharmacy, psychology…
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