Join us for Tuesdays at the Capitol – Every Tuesday from 10 am -12pm The first “Tuesday at the Capitol” is February 14th! We need your voice at the Capitol to encourage legislators to protect our children. Each Tuesday starts 10:00 AM in the State Office Building Cafeteria with a briefing, and is followed by [...]
Archive for the ‘insurance coverage for autism’ Category
Weekly Update February 5, 2012
Sunday, February 5th, 2012What do you think? Should health insurance cover autism?
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011Blue Cross Blue Shield Ends Coverage for Medically Necessary Treatment for Autism!
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011BCBS is ending health insurance coverage for intensive early intervention behavior therapy, according to an article published in the St. Paul Pioneer Press today. See, “Blue Cross change concerns patient advocates for autistic children,” by Christopher Snowbeck, published Dec. 20, 2011 in the Pioneer Press. This change comes after years of covering this effective early [...]
How will the budget deal impact kids with autism?
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011As the details of the health and human services budget bill are hashed out, kids who have autism could suffer. We are working to prevent that, and may need your help when the special session is called.
Legislative Update: March 25th
Friday, March 25th, 2011Omnibus 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
Friday, March 18th, 2011Ugh! 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
Thursday, March 17th, 2011Rep. 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
Friday, March 11th, 2011The 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
Friday, March 4th, 2011The 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!
Legislative Update: February 25, 2011
Friday, February 25th, 2011The 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.