The Autism Healthcare Protection Act was stopped by the senate members of the omnibus healthcare conference committee.
Fact Sheet on the Autism Healthcare Protection Act
May 13th, 2010
Facts as well as FAQs on Autism Insurance Reform
Pioneer Press Draws Attention to Autism Healthcare Protection Act
May 13th, 2010
Excerpt from this morning’s Pioneer Press article on the omnibus healthcare bill: Left out of the bill was a mandate that Minnesota insurers cover all evidence-based, medically necessary treatment for autism spectrum disorders. Among the coverage requirements would have been an intensive early therapy program hailed by some parents as a path toward a normal [...]
Autism and Early Intervention Workshop
May 12th, 2010
ARF-NAMI-MN May 2010 Workshop Amy Dawson will participate in the panel discussion.
Rally with Arc at the Capitol
May 12th, 2010
Arc’s Action Alert – Capitol Gathering Thursday Evening Join the entire disability community for a Rally at the Capitol Thursday evening. Why? Because we may yet change the outcome. When the Governor vetos the HHS Supplemental Budget Bill the legislature will have to rework the bill. That will be our last chance to force private [...]
Omnibus Healthcare Bill is Done — Autism Insurance Reform is Out
May 12th, 2010
We will be back. Because when it comes to our children who have autism, there is so much to do and so little time to fail.
The Fate of the Autism Healthcare Protection Act
May 11th, 2010
HHS Conference Committee plods on, Autism Insurance Reform is Out
The future of our children is at stake!
May 11th, 2010
We are down to the wire! Please call now! Today the future of autism insurance coverage in Minnesota will be decided. If the Autism Healthcare Protection Act becomes law, then all individuals who have autism will benefit from expanded insurance coverage and from the assurance that Medical Assistance coverage of autism treatment and therapies will not [...]
Will Autism Insurance Reform Survive?
May 11th, 2010
Last year at this point the Senate refused to include the Autism Healthcare Protection Act in the omnibus healthcare bill and eventually the House gave up on it. Now we are right back at the same junction in the road. The HHS Conference Committee convened this morning at 9: a.m. 50 Many political insiders expected [...]
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.