Autism insurance reform is sweeping the country, with fifteen states (including most recently Connecticut and New Jersey) passing legislation that would require health insurers to cover evidence-based treatments for those dealing with the challenges of autism. I am excited to tell you that similar legislation filed in New York is moving forward as well.
Senate Bill 2366 - Sponsored by State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) would require private health insurers to cover evidence-based treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders. This groundbreaking legislation will be discussed at an upcoming public hearing on October 23, 2009 at 10 am before the New York State Senate Committee on Insurance, Health, and Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities.
A glimmer of hope - all of you who have been wondering what you could do to help our family, and many others - please - here is your shot!
Tell Your NY State Reps! This link will bring you to a form -when you fill out your address it will automatically detect your state representatives and create emails to be sent to them supporting the reform. Or you may print out letters and send along. This is so important to our family ($30,000 per year important!). 15 states already have this coverage. Tricare insurance, regardless of the state you live in, has this coverage. Medicaid has this coverage. It's going to happen - we could really use the insurance help now that I lost my job. If you want stamps - email me - I'll send them to you!
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As soon as I saw the link you put in your post, I went right to the site and filled out the form. I had letters e-mailed to my state reps instantly.
I'm glad that I was able to do something (no matter how small it may seem) to help your family and other families like yours. Now, I hope we see the change that is desperately needed!
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