May 12th, what a great day for kids in the state of Missouri. After years of a hard fought battle, they have finally passed insurance reform in missouri for kids with Autism. Up until now, 99% of all insurance plans in the state of missouri excluded coverage for ABA therapy, speech therapy, and Occupational therapy for kids with Autism. Why? Because they could. Insurance companies would not even pay for a parent to take their child to a Developmental Pediatrician to be tested for and diagnosed with Autism (We received an $8000 bill from Children's Mercy to prove it). Now, insurance companies are required by law to cover these necessary treatments. Parent no longer have to go bankrupt, borrow money, or move to areas that have better laws to pay for such treatments. These kids have such a bright future now. I am both excited and greatful for all those parents who made the trip to Jeff City over the years to lobby for this reform. Your work has paid off and so many families (including mine) are eternally greatful!
As a side note, here's a link to a story featuring Wyatt's Autism preschool today regarding this important legislation. What a cute kid we have been blessed with!!!
http://www.nbcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=596416@kshb.web.entriq.net&navCatId=4295
5 comments:
Hip, hip, hooray!
This is great news.
Got the story to play--how cool is that!?!?!? You and Wyatt on the news!! You guys were great!
that is great news. I watched the news clip. Both you & Wyatt did great.
Abby, that is wonderful news!
Abby and all, thisis such wonderful news. Thanks for your site. You and Wyatt were great on the news spot!
Kent and Joye Carlson
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