Another autism battle: The right for therapeutic pets
A case in New York City highlights the growing use of dogs as a therapy for autistic children, and how they may present a problem for parents who have to deal with landlords.
Kickoff of autism service program for adults delayed indefinitely because of budget shortfall
The autism program is just another in the tally of Pennsylvania services which are being cut.
New state website a valuable resource for families with autistic children
The site is designed to help find answers to insurance coverage questions regarding autism spectrum disorder.
Autism: New research, plus other states trying to enact insurance laws similar to PA’s
New research is shedding light on how autistic people think, plus, PA is looked to as a model for autism legislation.
PA’s new autism insurance law one of the best in the country
Autism advocates across the state are currently praising a law recently signed by Gov. Rendell that will require private insurers to cover treatment costs for autistic children (under the age of 21) for up to $36,000 a year.
Blues Oversight, Autism, Colorectal Screening bill hits Governor’s Desk
HB 1150 is headed for Governor Rendell’s desk for his signature after the Senate concurred in House amendments on Wednesday.
This bill would ensure the state has regulartory authority over the proposed merger between Highmark and Independence Blue Cross. Although, the Insurance Department will still decide whether or not the merger will happen, this bill provides both [...]
Autism, PHC4 bills and the budget
An update on the healthcare bills’ merry-go-round existence.
UPDATE: Autism coverage bill and Highmark-IBC merger
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette provides an update on the progression of a bill that would provide for autism services and oversight of a potential health insurance company merger.
UPDATES: AP reports on the Blues merger and autism mandate
Senate committee approves bill that would provide oversight for health insurance companie merger, and mandate coverage for autism services.
Senate still stalled on bill that would require insurance companies to cover autism services
The Intelligencer Journal reports on the status of a bill that would force private health insurance companies in the state to cover autism services.