OT: Victory in the House! (PA HB1150)

[Guest guest]

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