Children Owe a Huge Thanks to Governor Rod Blagojevich
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Kudos to Governor Rod Blagojevich of Illinois. He is standing up for children with autism:
“SPRINGFIELD — Governor Rod Blagojevich is rewriting a House bill so autism treatments are covered by insurance.
Blagojevich and other proponents wants insurance companies to be required to cover up to $36,000 a year for diagnosis and treatment, including speech therapy and psychiatric services.”
link: Blagojevich rewrites bill for autism coverage
This legislation gives children with autism a chance. The needed therapeutic intervention is required early and it is costly. It is beyond the means of the average family. Without the financial assistance of insurance companies, parents have a choice between necessary treatment for their child and monumental financial risks. With early professional intervention, the autistic children have a chance at independence.
Well done, Governor; the children of Illinois and their families owe you a huge “thank you”. Now make sure that the legislation passes into law.
Catherine Forsythe
2 Comments
politics101
July 14th, 2008
at 11:52pm
I agree that this is a good step for America. Everyone in this country should have equal rights. That includes people with autism. Nice work Blagojevich.
Alexia
October 10th, 2008
at 9:23am
The state is already bankrupt, so why not spend more?
Saving the children by enslaving them with debt. Woot!