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RSSLawmakers, Advocates Push Autism Coverage
Thursday, 02/02/12 6:06am
The Associated Press
Some Vermont lawmakers are joining advocates for people with autism to urge passage of a bill that would require private health insurance to provide coverage for people with autism.
It's already required for children up through the age of 6. The Legislature would expand coverage beyond that age.
Claudia Pringles of Montpelier said at a news conference Wednesday that programs for her 12-year-old autistic daughter stop at the end of the school day, because she can't afford the out-of-pocket expense for after-school tutoring and counseling.
Sen. Anthony Pollina of Washington County and Rep. Jason Lorber of Burlington also spoke in support of the bill.
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