Insurance Coverage
When it comes to private health insurance coverage in Minnesota, there are the “haves” and the “have nots.” Consider yourself lucky if your private health insurance covers the autism treatment and therapy that your child needs. If you are among the “have nots” then your out-of-pocket costs are probably out
of control.
The Autism Advocacy and Law Center, L.L.C. may be able to help you obtain coverage for medically necessary autism therapy at no charge to you or your family, so please contact us. The firm is also working hard to pass a new state law that would require private insurance to cover medically necessary care for individuals who have autism. At the federal level, the Autism Treatment Acceleration Act has been introduced and, if passed, will ensure coverage by federally regulated health insurance plans.
Please join in the advocacy effort by sending an email with the subject line, “I want to help!” info@autismlawcenter.com. We’ll send you information on how to get involved.
The Autism Advocacy and Law Center, L.L.C. will soon have free information available at www.AutismLawCenter.com please check for our Web site in late August.
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.