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Autism Speaks' Local Legislative Agenda New Jersey becomes the fifteenth state in the nation to enact autism insurance reform. Autism Speaks joined New Jersey families and other autism advocacy organizations in applauding Governor Jon Corzine for signing the autism insurance reform bill, S. 1651/A. 2238, into law. New Jersey is the fifteenth state to enact legislation which requires insurance companies to provide coverage of evidence-based, medically necessary autism therapies. Attendees cheer on Governor Corzine as he signs the insurance reform bill The New Jersey bill requires insurers to cover up to $36,000 annually for a child with autism that is 21 years of age or younger. Coverage includes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, which is recognized as an effective, evidence-based treatment for children with autism. www.autismvotes.org/newjersey Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009
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