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Advocacy News
2.8.2019

#WhyAutismCARES Campaign

Congress is considering the reauthorization of the Autism CARES Act. Snap a photo to show why you care about Autism CARES!
Woman and young child with autism in wheelchair in front of White House
Advocacy News
2.8.2019

Why we care about Autism CARES

Congress reauthorized the Autism CARES Act which is the foundation of federal efforts on autism research, services, training, and monitoring. Learn
Texas state capitol with cowboy statue in front of building
Advocacy News
2.1.2019

Medicaid coverage for Texas children with autism

The Texas state legislative session has begun, along with our advocacy efforts to ensure autism coverage for Texas children on Medicaid!
A young man stands in front of his new home, surrounded by his family, friends, and carers.
Advocacy News
1.27.2019

Money Follows the Person Program is extended!

The Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019 was signed into law, extending the Money Follows the Person Program for 3 months.
A mother and young daughter sitting at a desk across from a female doctor.
Advocacy News
11.1.2018

New CPT codes approved for ABA

New CPT codes are available for applied behavior analysis (ABA) which will help secure reliable coverage of ABA services by health benefit plans. Read
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Advocacy News
11.1.2018

New CPT Codes for ABA Billing

Resources and information provided by the CPT Steering Committee will help ABA providers prepare for the implementation of new CPT codes in 2019.
mother holding her toddler aged daughter with autism
Advocacy News
10.29.2018

HHS seeks nominees for National Family Caregiving Advisory Council

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is currently asking for nominees to the National Family Caregiving Advisory Council.
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Advocacy News
9.5.2018

Advancing medical care through the ACE Kids Act

The Advancing Care of Exceptional Kids Act of 2017 (ACE Kids Act) will bring us closer to ensuring these vulnerable children receive the care they
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Advocacy News
7.31.2018

Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act is reauthorized

The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act was reauthorized on July 31, 2018. This law increases access to employment opportunities for
Map of Unites States with states labelled in blue and green according to if an ABLE bill is signed and an ABLE program is open.
Advocacy News
7.24.2018

An Update on ABLE Accounts

The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law on December 19, 2014. The ABLE Act amended the federal tax code to allow
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Advocacy News
5.1.2018

Congressional Briefing on Law Enforcement Interactions with the Autism Community

On Thursday, April 26th, Autism Speaks hosted a briefing in coordination with the Congressional Coalition on Autism Research and Education to
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Advocacy News
4.23.2018

Indian Health Service host Autism Awareness Interagency Roundtable

On April 2nd, 2018, Autism Speaks celebrated World Autism Awareness Day by joining the Indian Health Service to present the first Autism Awareness
Advocacy News
4.3.2018

Idaho becomes the 47th state to require autism insurance coverage!

Idaho became the 47th state to require autism insurance coverage. This will increase acceptance and support for individuals with autism! Read more.
Advocacy News
3.23.2018

Congress passes omnibus appropriations bill

Today is an important day for the autism community as Congress passes its annual appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018.
A young man stands in front of his new home, surrounded by his family, friends, and carers.
Advocacy News
2.1.2018

EMPOWER Care Act introduced to reauthorize Money Follows the Person

On December 13, the bipartisan EMPOWER Care act (S.2227) was introduced in the Senate by Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA).
Advocacy News
1.24.2018

RAISE Family Caregivers Act is signed into law!

On January 22, 2018, the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump