Friday, March 19, 2010

Missouri Bill Mandating Autism Insurance Coverage Gains Momentum

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Health insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders would be required under legislation passed Thursday in the Missouri Senate.
The approval on a 26-6 vote shifts the bill to the House, which has passed similar legislation. To go into effect, one of the bills still must pass through both chambers and be signed into law by Gov. Jay Nixon.
But Thursday’s progress indicates broad support for an autism insurance mandate and greatly increases its chances of passage, lawmakers said.

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