SEEKING FULL AND FAIR COVERAGE FOR THE TREATMENT OF AUTISM
SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN THE GRANITE STATE
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Governor John Lynch has signed HB 569 into law. Congratulations to all the NH advocates that helped to make this happen.
For Immediate Release:
Monday, July 26, 2010 -- Concord, NH
Some Granite State families who have a child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder will soon receive additional help thanks to a bill signed by Governor John Lynch late last Friday. HB 569, also known as Connor’s Law, requires that private insurance carriers operating under NH regulations must cover treatments that are commonly prescribed by physicians, including speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy.
“This comes as great news on the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act,” said Michelle Jarvis, President of the Autism Society of New Hampshire and mother of Connor, the youngster for whom the bill ...
