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Autism Speaks | Atlanta Journal Constitution: ‘Health Plans Should Cover Autism’ | Jan. 25, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Atlanta Journal Constitution: ‘Health Plans Should Cover Autism’ January 25, 2014 ATLANTA (January 25, 2014) — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution today published an opinion piece by Sen. John Albers, the Senate sponsor of Ava’s Law, calling for enactment of autism insurance reform legislation this year in Georgia. Albers commended Gov. Nathan Deal for including autism insurance coverage for state employees and teachers…
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Autism Speaks | GA Governor Proposes ABA Coverage for State Employees | Jan. 16, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
GA Governor Proposes ABA Coverage for State Employees January 16, 2014 ATLANTA (January 16, 2014) –Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has proposed the introduction of autism insurance coverage through the state employee health plan in his new budget proposal. If approved by the Legislature, the coverage would be the first in Georgia for applied behavior analysis (ABA) and other medically…
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Autism Speaks | Notes From The Hill by Liz Feld | Nov. 2013 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #StopBigAutism
Notes From The Hill By Autism Speaks President Liz Feld: For hundreds of autism advocates, last week marked the launch of a 2014 policy agenda that will provide meaningful benefit to the entire autism community. Over 200 volunteer leaders from classrooms, boardrooms, small towns, big cities, and service sectors from across the country convened for…
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Autism Speaks | Mandates Committee Holds First Hearing on Ava’s Law | June 6, 2013 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Mandates Committee Holds First Hearing on Ava’s Law June 06, 2013 ATLANTA (June 5, 2013) — The Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Benefits held its first hearing on Ava’s Law, hearing from supporters and opponents of the Georgia autism insurance reform bill. The bill was sent by the Legislature to the unelected panel for hearings earlier this year.…
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Autism Speaks | Marcus Says Georgia Governor Pledged to Sign Insurance Bill | Feb. 21, 2013 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Marcus Says Georgia Governor Pledged to Sign Insurance Bill February 21, 2013 ATLANTA (February 21, 2013) — In an interview aired last night on NBC 11, Home Depot Co-founder Bernie Marcus said Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal assured him he would sign an autism insurance reform bill if sent to him by the legislature. Reporter Jaye Watson asked Marcus, a…
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Autism Speaks | NBC 11 Airs Weeklong Series ‘The Autism Gap’ | Feb. 18, 2013 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
NBC 11 Airs Weeklong Series ‘The Autism Gap’ February 18, 2013 ATLANTA (February 18, 2013) — NBC 11 is broadcasting a weeklong series, “The Autism Gap,” which tracks the progress of autism insurance reform in Georgia through the experiences of Anna Bullard whose daughter is the inspiration for “Ava’s Law,” HB.309. The station is conducting an online petition…
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Autism Speaks | Georgia’s ‘Ava’s Law’ Wins Autism Speaks Endorsement | Feb. 12, 2013 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Fact Sheet On Ava’s Law Georgia’s ‘Ava’s Law’ Wins Autism Speaks Endorsement February 12, 2013 ATLANTA (February 12, 2013) — Georgia’s new autism insurance reform bill — Ava’s Law– has just been introduced and endorsed by Autism Speaks. Sponsored by Rep. Ben Harbin (R-Evans), the bill (HB.309), would require state-regulated health plans to coverautism-related therapies. The…
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