MI Autism Insurance Reference Page
YES! WE DID IT!!!!!
MI Autism Insurance Reform Passed On March 29th, 2011
And Was Signed Into Law On April 18th, 2012!
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO WORKED SO
HARD TO MAKE THIS DREAM A REALITY!
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WE ALL KNOW SOMEONE ……
“Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage.”
Confucius
A battle that began almost eight years ago to stop insurance companies from discriminating against children and families facing Autism has now reached it’s peak. The House Families, Children and Seniors committee stood up and did their job today! Thank you for your vote out of committee with NO OPPOSING VOTES!!!!!!
The resources below have been compiled to help you, help these children and their families. Please check out the links below. Watch the videos. Listen to the interviews and then, if you care about this issue at all show up at the Health Policy Committee tomorrow and show your support OR if you can’t make the meeting contact your Senator and tell them to support these Michigan families, support these Michigan kids and vote YES! on these bills!
Thank you,
Steve Bockmann
Here are the bills we’re advocating for …….
Senate Bill 414 - PASSED
Senate Bill 415 - PASSED
Senate Bill 981 - PASSED
Thank you to the following Senators from the Healthy Policy Committee For Your Support Of This Legislation
- Senator John J. Gleason
- Senator Rebekah Warren
- Senator Rick Jones
- Senator David B. Robertson
- Senator Judy K. Emmons
- Senator Jim Marleau
- Meeting minutes – including votes on this legislation – from March 8th, 2012
Been a while since High School Civics? Need a refresher on how all of this stuff works?
- The Michigan Legislative Process – The Who, What, Where, When, Why and Hows
- How A Bill Becomes A Law – The Printable Cheat Sheet Version
My interview on “The Frank Beckmann Show”on 3/1/12 discussing the Autism Insurance Legislation
Click Here To Listen Now!
Listen to Dave Meador’s conversation , Co-Founder of the Autism Alliance of Michigan and Exec. VP and CFO for DTE Energy, on the ”Paul W.Smith Show” on 3/1/12
Who’s Opposing The Autism Insurance Legislation And Why?
Michigan House Families, Children and Seniors Committee
- Michigan House of Representatives – Families, Children and Seniors Committee
- Representative Kenneth Kurtz :: House District 58
- Representative Margaret O’Brien :: House District 61
- Representative Gail Haines :: House District 43
- Representative Kurt Heise :: House District 20
- Representative Thomas Hooker :: House District 77
- Representative Bruce Rendon :: House District 103
- State Representative Dian Slavens
- State Representative Marilyn Lane
- State Representative Maureen L. Stapleton
- Pinterest Board - House Families, Children & Seniors Committee
Michigan Senate Health Policy Committee Meeting(s)
- SUCCESS: MI Senate committee approves autism insurance coverage plan, calling it ‘a moral public responsibility’ | MLive.com - 3/8/12
- Michigan Senate – Committee Meeting Minutes and Testimony - March 8th Testimony
- Michigan Senate – Committee Meeting Minutes and Testimony - March 6th Testimony
- Michigan Senate – Committee Meeting Minutes and Testimony - March 1st Testimony (highlighted testimonies below)
- www.senate.michigan.gov/committees/files/2012-SCT-HP__-03-01-1-26.PDF
- www.senate.michigan.gov/committees/files/2012-SCT-HP__-03-01-1-01.PDF
- www.senate.michigan.gov/committees/files/2012-SCT-HP__-03-01-1-24.PDF
- www.senate.michigan.gov/committees/files/2012-SCT-HP__-03-01-1-31.PDF
- www.senate.michigan.gov/committees/files/2012-SCT-HP__-03-01-1-33.PDF
- March 1st, Health Policy Committee Meeting Minutes
- State Senate Committee Hold Hearing for Autism Insurance Bill
- Michigan Senate bills would mandate autism coverage, but some say other disorders are being left out | MLive.com
- Testimony Begins for Autism Bill Package : News : UpNorthLive.com
Autism Insurance In The News – 2011/2012
- Autism Insurance Reform Summary – From The Office Of The Lt. Governor - 3/26/12gi
- Federal Judge Rules Medicaid Must Cover ABA | Blog | Autism Speaks - 3/26/12
- Advocates push for medical coverage for autism treatments – News – Source Newspapers - 3/26/12
- Autism coverage bill: Sen. Mike Nofs explains ‘no’ vote | MLive.com - 3/16/12
- Autism coverage bill: Mom hopes legislation will expand care | MLive.com - 3/16/12
- Insurance News – Senate Moves to Include Autism Disorders in Health Care Coverage - 3/14/12
- Autism Coverage Bills Passed by Michigan Senate - 3/14/12
- Autism coverage clears Michigan Senate; see which 9 Republicans fear rising costs | MLive.com - 3/13/12
- A Victory In The Senate For Families With Autistic Children – WLNS TV 6 – Tim Skubick - 3/13/12
- Autism coverage proposals await state House action after approval in Senate | Crain’s Detroit Business - 3/13/12
- Lawmakers in Michigan Senate could address autism insurance coverage legislation this week | The Republic - March 13, 2012
- Autism coverage bills on Michigan Senate agenda | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com - March 13, 2012
- Autism coverage bills clear Mich. Senate committee | mich, autism, bills – WLAJ ABC Channel 3 - 3/9/12
- COMMENTARY — Beyond autism: Establish insurance parity of mental illness, substance abuse – Holland, MI – The Holland Sentinel - 3/10/2012
- Insurance News – Senate Committee Approves Autism Bills - 3/9/12
- Michigan Senate committee approves autism insurance coverage plan, calling it ‘a moral public responsibility’ | MLive.com - 3/8/12
- Law to mandate coverage would give children with autism a voice (guest column) | MLive.com
- Agencies call for parity in mental health insurance coverage – Holland, MI – The Holland Sentinel
- 3rd bill added to autism proposal | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com – 3/2/2012
- Revised autism bill in Senate would create fund to reimburse insurers for coverage claims | Crain’s Detroit Business * Feb 27th, 2012
- What biz thinks | Crain’s Detroit Business * Feb 26th, 2012
- Column: Governor’s budget will pay for needed treatment for children with autism | MLive.com – 2/20/2012
- Michigan Budget Proposal Includes Autism Spending | LifeHealthPro – 2/10/2012
- Snyder budget: More for education, public safety, cities | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com – 2/9/2012
- Snyder Sets New Budget Tone In Lansing | Interlochen Public Radio – 2/9/2012
- Parents of autistic children hope to win coverage for care | Livingston Daily | livingstondaily.com – 2/6/2012
- Meador: Michigan must help families facing autism | Lansing State Journal | 2/4/2012
- Letters: Michigan should change insurance rules to cover children with autism | Detroit Free Press | freep.com – 2/2/2012
- Autism coverage has little effect on Missouri health costs – 2/1/2012 (For the folks screaming it’s going to be too expensive – it’s NOT)
- Tax credit added to autism bills | Crain’s Detroit Business – 1/29/2012
- Michigan lawmakers to revisit autism coverage plan – BusinessWeek- 12/23/2011
- Rep. Brown urges autism health care coverage legislation be taken up | State Representative Lisa Brown – 12/7/2011
- Gov. Snyder Calls for Autism Coverage – | WILX.com | 9/14/2011
Autism Cost Studies
Who Opposes Autism Insurance Coverage Legislation
- The Economic Alliance For MI
- Small Business Association of MI
- MI Chamber Of Commerce
- MI Manufacturers Association
“My Great Kid” Autism Insurance WWJ News Radio 950 – 11/27/10 – click to listen
Kathy Angerer – Former Majority Floor Leader For The MI House
Interview with Stephanie Harlan – Autism Insurance in MI
Fantastic Website To Find Additional Information On The Legislation
Facebook Groups/People To Follow
Autism Insurance In The News – 2010
- Guest column: Autism insurance reform warrants support | MLive.com
- Calley says autism patients need insurance – theoaklandpress.com
- MI NPR Radio: Brian Calley & Supporters push Senate to pass bill preventing autism insurance discrimination (2010-11-24)
- Lt. Gov.-elect Joins Lates Push For Autism Bills: Fat May Hinge On GOPCrain’s article.pdf – Powered by Google Docs
- Guest Column: Michigan needs to change laws to cover autism – Opinion – Heritage Newspapers
- Letter: Autism insurance will save money | detnews.com | The Detroit News
- Tony Earle Chairman & CEO DTE Energy – “Covering Autism Saves Kids, Saves Money
- For Some Dads, Everyday Is FATHER’S DAY
- Cost of treating autism shocking – MonroeNews.com
- Parents Fight For Autism Insurance Coverage – Detroit News
Presentations
Some Of The Stuff We’ve Written On The Subject
- Insurance Companies Dodge Autism Claims and Stick Taxpayers With The Billl
- The Autism Insurance Lawyers Beating Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan
- Michigan Autism Insurance Fight – Autism Speaks
- The Autism Insurance Debate – Pt. 1
Videos
Interview with Stephanie Harlan on Fox 2 News after the legislation failed in 2o1o.
Let’s pass it this time so we don’t have to do this kind of interview again!
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