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Insurance bill willhelp families dealing with autism.

Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
Publication Date: 29-JUN-07 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Insurance bill willhelp families dealing with autism.(Columns)(Column)

Article Excerpt
Byline: Cynthia Whitfield For The Register-Guard

Parents of children with developmental disabilities have something to celebrate. House Bill 2918, which requires insurance companies to cover certain kinds of treatment for pervasive developmental disorders, awaits the governor's signa- ture.

The proposed new law was passed unanimously by the House on May 11. After making several amendments, the Senate passed the bill, and the House concurred with the amendments Tuesday.

State Rep. Chris Edwards, D-Eugene, a sponsor of the bill, expects the governor to sign the bill into law.

For years, parents have been frustrated to learn that treatments considered beneficial for people with autism - such as speech, physical and occupational therapy -...

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