Re: Victory in the House! (PA HB1150)

[Guest guest]

Yes Diane,

There are still some question about what battle was " won " here and how

much that advances the cause. Will the PA senate battle it back to

crap? What happened with the big suspending of house rules scenario?

Is there still a " war " with Autism Speaks? What would be nice are

more facts and less " drama " .

Lenny

> >

> > just sent this out to us in PA, thought some of you here

> might

> > be interested since it's been discussed here.

> > (The vote was 203-0!!)

> >

> >

> >

> > Because of the phonecalls and emails that were sent by the PA

> > grassroots advocacy organizations, WE WON OVER THE HOUSE.

> >

> > Speaker O'Brien has prevailed and his version of HB1150 will now

> go to

> > the Senate for approval. If approved, we will have the strongest

> > autism insurance legislation in the nation!! The amendment makes

> > fundamental improvements that strengthen the scope of coverage for

> > autism services. The House amendment will ensure continuity of

> care

> > for families getting coverage under both private insurance and the

> > medical assistance program by including precise definitions of

> care.

> >

> > The definitions ensure than the bill will cover essential auti! sm

> > services, including those that prevent a child from regressing in

> > level of functioning.

> >

> > Our fight is now in the Senate -- we need a concurring vote to pass

> > the bill into legislation.

> >

> > Please stay with AutismLink for further information.

> >

> > Waeltermann

> > AutismLink, President

> >

>

[Guest guest]

P.S. -- I'm going to burg in the morning because I'm too

exhausted to drive. I talked to Denny and I could barely hear him

from all of the whooping and wa'hooing.

Thanks everyone for your support...

-- In EOHarm , " Tara " wrote:

>

> Since is probably in her car heading east on I80 towards

> burg right now, I will take the opportunity to thank you all

> for your support these past few crazy days. The PA autism community

> would not be celebrating the impending passage of a fair and strong

> HB 1150 right now were it not for the overwhelming support that the

> national autism community showed to us and Speaker Dennis O'Brien.

> Your support could never be understated or undervalued and I'm sure I

> speak for other Pennsylvanians when I say that we are ready and

> willing to return the favor at any time you need. So, from the bottom

> of our hearts, THANK YOU!

>

> Tara McHale

>

>

> > >

> > > just sent this out to us in PA, thought some of you here

> > might

> > > be interested since it's been discussed here.

> > > (The vote was 203-0!!)

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Because of the phonecalls and emails that were sent by the PA

> > > grassroots advocacy organizations, WE WON OVER THE HOUSE.

> > >

> > > Speaker O'Brien has prevailed and his version of HB1150 will now

> > go to

> > > the Senate for approval. If approved, we will have the strongest

> > > autism insurance legislation in the nation!! The amendment makes

> > > fundamental improvements that strengthen the scope of coverage for

> > > autism services. The House amendment will ensure continuity of

> > care

> > > for families getting coverage under both private insurance and the

> > > medical assistance program by including precise definitions of

> > care.

> > >

> > > The definitions ensure than the bill will cover essential auti! sm

> > > services, including those that prevent a child from regressing in

> > > level of functioning.

> > >

> > > Our fight is now in the Senate -- we need a concurring vote to

> pass

> > > the bill into legislation.

> > >

> > > Please stay with AutismLink for further information.

> > >

> > > Waeltermann

> > > AutismLink, President

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I would just like to say congrats to the little fish. Working

together, getting the word out and having your voices heard, you've

defeated that big fish. It can happen and you all are a wonderful

example to the other folks in other states.

Thank you for your hard work on this and know that you not only

assisted families in PA and individuals with ASD, but you've also

sent a ripple affect across the country. This also shows when giving

up is not an option the results are worth the effort.

I hope the e-mails we sent from other states sent a message that PA

was being watched and setting a standard.

With much appreciation,

Cg

>

> P.S. -- I'm going to burg in the morning because I'm too

> exhausted to drive. I talked to Denny and I could barely hear him

> from all of the whooping and wa'hooing.

>

> Thanks everyone for your support...

>

>

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