autism

Lt. Gov. Signs Legislation Mandating Autism Coverage

Insurance companies will have to offer coverage for autism treatments six months from now, a move the parent of one autistic boy said will make a huge difference to families struggling to pay for their children’s treatment.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/04/19

“Light It Blue” Campaign Highlights Autism Awareness

Michigan ranks fourth in the nation, when it comes to the number of children with Autism.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/04/01

Lawmakers Approve Bills Requiring Autism Coverage

Michigan lawmakers gave final legislative approval Thursday to bills that will require insurance companies to offer coverage for autism treatments.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/30

Michigan Senate Approves Autism Coverage Proposals

Michigan took a key step Tuesday toward joining a growing number of states requiring insurance coverage for autism treatments.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/14

Autism Coverage Bills On Michigan Senate Agenda

The Michigan Senate is poised to debate bills aimed at requiring insurance companies to cover some types of treatment for autism.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/13

Michigan Lawmakers To Revisit Autism Coverage Plan

Wayne County prosecutors are now saying it will likely be after the first of the year before a decision is made on a warrant request connected to the disappearance of a 2-year-old Detroit girl.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/12/22

Snyder Plans To Mandate Insurance Coverage For Autism

An Autism Speaks spokesman hopes the state legislature acts quickly to approve Gov. Snyder’s call to force health insurance to cover treatment for autistic kids.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/09/14

EMU Autism Center Gets $500k State Telehealth Grant

Children with autism often have a difficult time being properly diagnosed or receiving therapy. Those problems are compounded for disadvantaged families or families living in rural areas. The Autism Collaborative Center at Eastern Michigan University soon will be able to bridge that gap thanks to a $500,000 state grant that will allow the staff to use the latest technology — a live video stream — to evaluate and treat clients.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/05/30

Dinner Highlights ‘A Father’s Perspective’ On Autism

For thousands of families, it’s a never-ending search for answers. And Wednesday night, there could be some new answers for families struggling with autism.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/04/27

FDA Warns 8 Companies Marketing Miracle Cures

The Food and Drug Administration has warned eight companies to stop marketing miracle cures that claim to treat everything from autism to Parkinson’s disease by flushing toxic metals from the body.

2010/10/14

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