Governor Corzine signs Autism Insurance Bill into Law

See the Governor Sign Historic Legislation

Governor Jon S. Corzine will be signing legislation that will help children on the autism spectrum receive the medically necessary services they need in the state of New Jersey.

We would like you to join us at this historic event.

The bill signing will be at: Children’s Specialized Hospital, Hamilton New Jersey Thursday, August 13 11:00 am
http://www.childrens-specialized.org/AboutChildrens.asp?id=25

The New Jersey bill requires insurers to cover up to $36,000 annually for a child with autism that is 21 years of age or younger. Coverage includes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, which is recognized as an effective, evidence-based treatment for children with autism.

Please e-mail if you would like to attend at:
llong@autismnj.org

Remember, this is one step in healthcare reform that affects New Jersey residents that have state-regulated plans. Next steps are coming for federally regulated plans and we will keep you informed.

Thanks,
Leslie Long
Director of Public Policy
Autism New Jersey