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Links to California AB 88 related Information:

Assembly Bill 88

AB 88 Documents
This link contains all documents related to California's autism mandate.

Advocates for Special Kids


California Insurance Information:

California Department of Managed Health Care

Health Rights Hotline
Independent Assistance For Health Care Consumers. This is an excellent resource for sample insurance letters.


Information Supporting ABA:

Kennedy Krieger Institute

Intensive Early Intervention using Behavior Therapy is No Longer Experimental

Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General


Information for Military families:

http://www.stompproject.org/
"STOMP is the only National Parent Training and Information Center for military families providing support and advice to military parents without regard of the type of medical condition their child has."

TRICARE

TRICARE Seeks Input to Improve Autism Benefit


Online Yahoo! Groups:

kaiserspectrumkids
Description: "This group is designed to help parents of A.S.D. Kids and are also members of Kaiser Permenente in Northern California. Our Mission is to help parents facilitate services for their kids from Kaiser." - kaiserspectrumkids Moderator

autism_insurance_information
Description: "Autism Insurance Information is a collaborative environment in which families, professionals and volunteers share information regarding insurance coverage for procedures and treatments for autism and concurrent disorders. Discussions, resources and encouragement are the main focus of this group. The emphasis of this group is develop a positive and constructive problem solving arena for families to address the provision of services for children through appropriate financial means." - autism_insurance_information Moderator


Out of State:

Florida: State panel OK's health coverage for autism
AZ Autism Insurance Bill Passes: Governor Napolitano Signs Bill Mandating Insurance Coverage for ASDs
State Laws Mandating or Regulating Mental Health Benefits - Information for multiple States. This is a great resource especially if you are unsure of what your State offers.
Autism Mandate.Org - Information for Idaho, Indiana, and Oregon.
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AUTISM - Mainly for Connecticut, but mentions other States as well.
Insurance for the Treatment of Autism and Related Disorders in Kentucky.
Insurance Mandate for Autism Spectrum Disorders Under Indiana State Law
A Blueprint for Parents: Covering ABA through Health Insurance in Indiana

More links to come...


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