Learn how a supplemental needs trust and specialized estate planning can help you ensure that your child’s guardian will have the financial resources to take care of your child.
Legislative Update: April 15
April 15th, 2011
Autism Awareness Day Rally was a huge success!! Thanks everyone!
Legislative Update: March 25th
March 25th, 2011
Omnibus bills target the aged and disabled: omnibus bills offered by the majority would impose drastic reductions on overall services, waivers, personal care assistants, and self-directed options.
Legislative Update: March 18th
March 18th, 2011
Ugh! The majority leadership at the Capitol wants to repeal mental health parity and control Medical Assistance coverage — for starters. If we don’t push harder for health care protection for individuals who have autism things are likely to get much worse in Minnesota!
Newly Introduced Autism Bills
March 17th, 2011
Rep. Kim Norton (DFL-Rochester) introduced the revised Autism Healthcare Protection Act (H.F. 1071) this week, and Rep. Larry Hosch (DFL-St. Joseph) introduced legislation to end the six-month wait for coverage under MCHA for all children.
Legislative Up-date March 11th
March 11th, 2011
The legislative session is heating up! A more comprehensive version of the Autism Healthcare Protection Act will be introduced on Monday, along with a bill to end the six-month wait for coverage under MCHA for children who have pre-existing conditions. Also, a bill to continue the Autism Task Force will be heard on Tuesday. Please join us to rally support for these important bills! Plan to join us at the Capitol on Tuesday the 15th or Tuesday the 22nd from 10-2 to meet with legislators — You can find us in the basement of the State Office Building at ten a.m. any Tuesday. Look for Amy Dawson and Bret Walsh.
Legislative Update: March 4th
March 4th, 2011
The AALC needs your help to end health insurance discrimination against individuals who have autism. Please read our legislative update to get informed. Your action will be needed in the coming weeks!
Webinar: Supplemental Needs Trusts and Planning for the Future
February 27th, 2011
Learn how a supplemental needs trust and specialized estate planning can help you ensure that your child’s guardian will have the financial resources to take care of your child. Learn why failing to plan for the future can disrupt just about every aspect of your child’s life. This information concerns kids on the spectrum regardless of age. This is a free Webinar.
Legislative Update: February 25, 2011
February 25th, 2011
The BIG NEWS this week is that the AALC has learned that BCBS MN will no longer issue individual policies that include coverage for evidence-based, medically necessary care for individuals who have autism.
Amy Dawson is the parent of twins, one of whom has autism and special health care needs. She began practicing law in 1992 at the firm of Faegre & Benson, L.L.P. in Minneapolis. She also worked at the PACER Center and is a member of the Board of the Arc Greater Twin Cities. Amy’s law practice focuses on issues related to autism, disabilities, insurance and estate planning.
Bob Gunderson inspired me to devote my practice to individuals who have disabilities, their families, and the organizations that serve them. Bob Gunderson was my mentor, friend and colleague and I miss him very much. Bob Gunderson served the disability community as an attorney, as a brother, and as a dedicated volunteer who spent many hours in service to organizations such as Opportunity Partners, Fraser, PACER, and the Arc of Minnesota and Arc Greater Twin Cities.