Contact Your Representatives Tell Them To Sponsor A699 and S784

A-CHAMP ACTION ALERT!

CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES
TELL THEM TO SPONSOR A 699 AND S 784

Every day, New York citizens affected by autism spectrum disorders are routinely denied necessary medical care by health insurers. Fortunately, legislation has been introduced that would end this discrimination.

Assembly Bill A 699 introduced by Assemblymember Audrey Pheffer of Queens, and the identical Senate Bill S 784 introduced by Senator Charles Fuschillo of Nassau County will end the injustice. The bill was introduced two years ago, but the insurance lobby beat it back. It's time to try again, but this time we can't let up. This is an election year and we need to let our elected representatives know that they must do the right thing and stop discrimination against individuals with autism spectrum disorders. We need to remind legislators that we vote, and so do our families, friends and neighbors.

This legislation will benefit individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their respective families in a number of ways: It requires coverage for autism spectrum disorders to be subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to the treatment of other disorders, establishes procedures for appropriate referrals to pediatric specialists and for a standing referral consistent with a treatment plan, requires that all procedures, fees, and claims for autism spectrum disorders be no more restrictive than an insurer applies for other care or services under the same plan, and clarifies that the provisions of the bill will not interfere with care currently being provided by a school district.

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For information, resources, and practical strategies on autism please visit: www.AutismConcepts.com.