Autism Insurance Reform in Alabama

Autism Insurance Reform in Alabama

Published on November 18, 2011 by Bama Hager, Parent and Autism Advocate

Autism Society of Alabama(ASA) is leading a campaign for Autism Insurance Reform and to stop discrimination by insurance companies against families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  Change is needed to improve private and public insurance coverage for ASD.  ASA will advocate for a bill to be introduced during the 2012 Alabama legislative session to reform insurance coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder services. 

We need a Capitol 100 group to help us meet our goal.  The Capitol 100 in Alabama is a group of citizens who agree to spend one day in Montgomery at the State House while the legislature is in session.  A member of the Capitol 100 may choose their volunteer day on a Tuesday or Thursday between February 7, 2012 and May 17, 2012.  On your chosen day, you will visit the State House in Montgomery and visit legislators.  Autism Society of Alabama along with Autism Votes, an initiative of Autism Speaks, will train you for this service.  No prior knowledge of state government or advocating to legislators is needed.  Anyone can volunteer.  You may serve with a friend or serve alone on your day.  You do not have to be a family member of a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  If you are interested in learning more about being a part of The Capitol 100 and making critical changes in the health care insurance reimbursement for ASD services, please send your name, phone number and email address to Lisa Riley at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Bama Hager at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or Anna McConnell at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Thanks everyone.  We can make a difference for our loved ones living on the autism spectrum. 
 
For further information or to volunteer with the Autism Insurance Reform Campaign contact:
 
Parent and Autism Advocate, Lisa Riley at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
Parent and Autism Advocate, Bama Hager at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Autism Society Program Manager, Anna McConnell at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it