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"Reassure parents that there are ways to help their children. Parents are so overwhelmed when they first learn of their child's autism. I wish there was a way to let them know they will be happy again."
Ann Guay, parent

Legislative and Policy Update

Mental Health Parity Act in Massachusetts Grants Persons with Autism Unlimited Medically-necessary Care

Massachusetts-An Act Relative to Insurance Coverage for Autism (H. 3809)

Autism Acceleration Act: Federal Autism Insurance Reform (S. 819, H.R. 2413)

Autism Acceleration Act

Autism Insurance Reform

Connecticut Becomes Thirteenth State in the Nation with Comprehensive Autism Insurance Reform

Autism Speaks Launches the Autism Safety Project to Aid First Responders

Governor Jon Corzine Signs Autism Reform Bill in New Jersey: State Becomes Fifteenth in the Nation to Enact Autism Insurance Reform

House Energy and Commerce Committee Passes Autism Insurance Reform Amendment to “America’s Affordable Health Choices Act Of 2009”

Introduction Of Senate Bill Expanding Military Insurance Coverage Of Autism Therapies