Mich. House panel votes to require autism coverage

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Source: AP

Mich. House panel votes to require autism coverage
6/9/2009, 1:37 p.m. EDT
The Associated Press


(AP) — LANSING, Mich. - A Michigan House committee has voted to require better insurance coverage for autistic children.

Legislation approved 19-0 Tuesday by the House Health Policy Committee next heads to the Democratic-led House.

Parents, school officials and other advocates say it's unfair insurers don't cover more intensive behavioral therapies for autism. Autism hinders a person's ability to communicate and interact with others.

Opponents of the bills worry about the cost of mandating expensive treatments, while others say autism shouldn't be singled out for attention when other disorders deserve equal insurance coverage.

Read more: http://www.mlive.com/newsflash/michigan/index.ssf?/base/national-23/1244572849246130.xml&storylist=newsmichigan

[blue_onyx]

1. It probably won't pass the Senate

Most legislation goes there to die. It's good to know that the House is working on helping families with autistic children.

[Texano78704]

2. A step in the right direction

However, this will only affect insurance regulated by the state of Michigan. Until the federal government makes changes in ERISA, medical insurance coverage falling under its purview will not be change.

[Wednesdays]

3. K&R

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