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Meet Cidmarie V.… to her autistic brother's related service team. At every point in her life, she has been a champion for her loved ones with autism. Now, as a special education teacher, she has also dedicated herself to helping people with autism and other disabilities "discover and unlock their true potential". Through her lived experiences, she gives voice to …
Alabama state-regulated insurance coverage… Alabama’s autism insurance bill, House Bill 284 , was enacted in 2017. The law became effective on October 1, 2017. To which plan types does the STATE autism insurance law apply? Individual Plans subject to ACA - NO Individual Plans specifically exempt from the ACA (often …
North Carolina State-Regulated Insurance Coverage… North Carolina requires meaningful coverage for autism under state-regulated plans. North Carolina’s autism insurance bill, SB 676 , was enacted on October 15, 2015. The law became effective on July 1, 2016. To which plan types does the STATE autism insurance law apply? Individual Grandfathered Plans - YES Individual Non-Grandfathered Plans - NO Fully Insured Large …
Diagnóstico infantil… Diagnóstico del autismo en niños y niñas A la hora de obtener un diagnóstico de autismo para su hijo/a, es importante que lo/a evalúen profesionales de la salud con experiencia en la identificación del …
South Dakota State-Regulated Insurance Coverage… South Dakota requires meaningful coverage for autism under state-regulated plans. South Dakota’s autism insurance law, SB 190 , was enacted March 19, 2015. The law became effective January 1, 2015.  Beginning in 2021, … ACA marketplace small group and individual plans as an essential health benefit. To which plan types does the STATE autism insurance law apply? Individual Grandfathered Plans - YES Individual Non-Grandfathered Plans - YES (Beginning in …
Policy Pulse Newsletter - July 2023… Not signed up to receive the Policy Pulse?  Become an advocate today.   July 31, 2023 | 33 Years of Progress The Autism Speaks monthly advocacy newsletter shares the latest news, updates and opportunities within our federal and state … As a sibling to autistic brother and now a special education teacher, she has dedicated her life to helping people with autism and other disabilities overcome challenges and live up to their full potential. Read the full interview     Americans …
Early diagnosis helped my autistic son… This is a post by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, author and mother to two sons on the autism spectrum and an Autism Family Partner at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Kim is also the author of a  blog about her two …
Virginia State-Regulated Insurance Coverage… Virginia requires meaningful coverage for autism under state-regulated plans. Virginia’s autism insurance bill, HB 2467 , was enacted in 2011 and became effective on January 1, 2012. It was expanded in March 2019 … cap, and in March 2020, SB 1031 expanded coverage to small group and individual plans. To which plan types does the state autism insurance law apply? Individual Plans - YES Fully Insured Large Group Plans - YES Fully Insured Small Group Plans - …
Hawaii State-Regulated Insurance Coverage… Hawaii requires meaningful coverage for autism under state-regulated plans. Hawaii’s autism insurance bill, SB 791 , was enacted in 2015. The law became effective on July 1, 2015. To which state-regulated … This includes quantitative treatment limits like age and dollar caps.  Where can I find more details about the Illinois autism insurance law? Click here for a copy of SB 791 as enrolled. If you have any additional questions, please email …
Finding information on autism-related genes …   This answer comes from Alycia Halladay, PhD, Autism Speaks former senior director for environmental and clinical sciences. My 2.5-year-old daughter has a deletion on the short arm of her X-chromosome (Xp22.31). What do researchers know about the relationship between autism and genetic changes? How can I find  researchers who are studying this particular deletion?  With new technologies …