Autism Votes reports that New York Assembly bill,
A.10372: Requires that individual accident and health insurance policies shall provide coverage for screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder.
Passed in the in the Assembly Insurance Committee on Wednesday, March 24, 2010.
The New York legislative website shows that A. 10372 has been referred to Ways and Means.
As of March 24, 2010, both of New York's autism insurance bills, S.7000A and A.10372 have quickly and unanimously passed their respective committees, which suggests some promise for positive progress in this legislature.
Past blog posts
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
State legislation Quicktake: New York autism insurance bill A. 10372 may be voted on in committee on Wednesday, March 24, 2010
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