Fwd: Help Military Retirees Affected by Autism

September 25, 2008

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Autism Society of America President and CEO Lee Grossman joined

Congressmen Jim Moran (D-VA) and Jeff (R-FL) last week as they

announced new bipartisan legislation that would help military retirees

get health care coverage for autism therapy at a Capitol Hill press

conference.

" The Autism Society of America strongly supports H.R. 6930, the

Military Family Autism Equality Act, which would provide quality care

to families that have made tremendous sacrifices for our

country, " said Grossman. " It also sets an example for

insurance companies in the private sector, an important step toward

getting all families and individuals affected by autism the

appropriate, medically necessary care they need. "

As you know, ABA therapy has been shown to be effective in treating

individuals with autism, and reducing overall lifetime costs.

Unfortunately, the military retiree health program does not provide

coverage for ABA. This policy leaves approximately 8,800 children with

autism of military retirees without access to needed care.

The Military Family Autism Equality Act would correct this problem by

allowing military retirees to receive coverage under the Department of

Defense's Extended Care health Option (ECHO). The ECHO

benefit provides up to $2,500 per month with a maximum of $30,000 per

year for this important therapy.

We need your help to get this important legislation passed. Send a

letter to your representative asking him or her to cosponsor H.R.

6930, the Military Family Autism Equality Act:

Sincerely,

The Autism Society of America

Autism Society of America | 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300 | Bethesda,

land 20814-3067

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