Welcome to the Autism Michigan petition site for Autism Insurance in Michigan for all. What this petition's main purpose is to allow for a voice for the entire Autism Community to be heard.
What we at Autism Michigan are trying to achieve if an insurance mandate is passed in Michigan is to ensure that it will serve all of those that will need such legislation.
We want to ensure the following language is added to the bill:
"All individuals living with autism spectrum disorder are covered under this bill."
We want to ensure there are no age limits imposed.
"All interventions and services, deemed medically necessary for individuals with autism spectrum disorder are to be covered with no limitations on cost nor duration."
No financial caps for coverage nor limitations imposed on specific types of therapy.
"This bill will ensure equal insurance coverage for all individuals living with autism spectrum disorder in Michigan."
Autism Michigan is representative of a collaboration voice for the Autism Community in Michigan. A totally volunteer organization, we feel there is a need to allow open communication on this matter and allow voices to heard from across Michigan.
We are not opposed to the current legislation that has been introduced, but feel there does need to be a change in the language to ensure this bill meets the needs of all individuals with autism across their lifespan. We are also not connected to any specific autism organization, nor any special interest group or provider agency. This effort is being made to show that specifically so that legislators hear from individuals with autism, family members, community members, etc.
Autism Michigan will provide this petition and it's comments to all legislators in both the MI House and the Senate. We do ask however that you personally contact your representatives to let them know your feelings on this very important issue prior to April 25th.
Please also join the Autism-Michigan listserve. We just celebrated our tenth year this month and are the biggest support system in Michigan with over 1,900 members strong.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Autism-Michigan/
With much respect to all the individuals attempting to pass this very important legislation and with the hope that we can all work together to do so.
Autism Michigan
A Collaborative Voice of the Autism Community
The language in this bill must protect every person across their entire lifespan. Send an email to your representative today demanding that they remove all age caps and therapy limits from the current proposal. We need them to see how many families in Michigan are relying on them to get this right.
April 26, 2009
Reaching this milestone proves that Michigan families will not settle for an insurance bill that leaves people behind. Post this link on your Facebook page today and email your representative to demand the full coverage language we need.
Reached 100 supporters
April 26, 2009
6 Comments
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David Park
17 years ago
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Its about time Michigan caught up with the rest of the states. do the right thing.
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Mike Sloan
17 years ago
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AGE LIMITS ARE RIDICULOUS. Autism doesn't just stop at 18. Fix this now.
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Tina Reeves
17 years ago
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Every person deserves access to care regardless of their age or what the insurance company thinks.
S
Sarah Yang
17 years ago
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My son needs this therapy and we are struggling so much with the costs. Please help us.
B
Brian Mathis
17 years ago
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hope this goes through. my nephew needs support and my sister is exhausted from fighting these companies. enough is enough.
J
Jessica Novak
17 years ago
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Finally some common sense. Insurance companies should be ashamed of themselves for denying these kids what they need.
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Welcome to the Autism Michigan petition site for Autism Insurance in Michigan for all. What this petition's main purpose is to allow for a voice for the entire Autism Community to be heard.
What we at Autism Michigan are trying to achieve if an insurance mandate is passed in Michigan is to ensure that it will serve all of those that will need such legislation.
We want to ensure the following language is added to the bill:
"All individuals living with autism spectrum disorder are covered under this bill."
We want to ensure there are no age limits imposed.
"All interventions and services, deemed medically necessary for individuals with autism spectrum disorder are to be covered with no limitations on cost nor duration."
No financial caps for coverage nor limitations imposed on specific types of therapy.
"This bill will ensure equal insurance coverage for all individuals living with autism spectrum disorder in Michigan."
Autism Michigan is representative of a collaboration voice for the Autism Community in Michigan. A totally volunteer organization, we feel there is a need to allow open communication on this matter and allow voices to heard from across Michigan.
We are not opposed to the current legislation that has been introduced, but feel there does need to be a change in the language to ensure this bill meets the needs of all individuals with autism across their lifespan. We are also not connected to any specific autism organization, nor any special interest group or provider agency. This effort is being made to show that specifically so that legislators hear from individuals with autism, family members, community members, etc.
Autism Michigan will provide this petition and it's comments to all legislators in both the MI House and the Senate. We do ask however that you personally contact your representatives to let them know your feelings on this very important issue prior to April 25th.
Please also join the Autism-Michigan listserve. We just celebrated our tenth year this month and are the biggest support system in Michigan with over 1,900 members strong.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Autism-Michigan/
With much respect to all the individuals attempting to pass this very important legislation and with the hope that we can all work together to do so.
Autism Michigan
A Collaborative Voice of the Autism Community
The language in this bill must protect every person across their entire lifespan. Send an email to your representative today demanding that they remove all age caps and therapy limits from the current proposal. We need them to see how many families in Michigan are relying on them to get this right.
April 26, 2009
Reaching this milestone proves that Michigan families will not settle for an insurance bill that leaves people behind. Post this link on your Facebook page today and email your representative to demand the full coverage language we need.
Reached 100 supporters
April 26, 2009
6 Comments
D
David Park
17 years ago
Featured
Its about time Michigan caught up with the rest of the states. do the right thing.
M
Mike Sloan
17 years ago
Featured
AGE LIMITS ARE RIDICULOUS. Autism doesn't just stop at 18. Fix this now.
T
Tina Reeves
17 years ago
Featured
Every person deserves access to care regardless of their age or what the insurance company thinks.
S
Sarah Yang
17 years ago
Featured
My son needs this therapy and we are struggling so much with the costs. Please help us.
B
Brian Mathis
17 years ago
Featured
hope this goes through. my nephew needs support and my sister is exhausted from fighting these companies. enough is enough.
J
Jessica Novak
17 years ago
Featured
Finally some common sense. Insurance companies should be ashamed of themselves for denying these kids what they need.
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Its about time Michigan caught up with the rest of the states. do the right thing.