Some good news from the south: Florida lawmakers have passed a bill that requires insurance companies to pay for treatment costs for autistic children – up to $36,000 per year, with a lifetime cap of $200,000. The bill was approved after another more complex piece of legislation that will offer inexpensive health insurance ($150 a month) to uninsured state residents.
Both programs are part of an initiative started by Florida governor Charlie Crist called "Cover Florida." Although the plan is being criticized by some for not being comprehensive enough, it certainly seems like a step in the right direction.
With health care making headlines this political season, maybe this news will inspire a debate about the specifics of how to get insurance to people who need it most, and also how to help families with autistic children get the treatment they need.
image: lacounty.gov
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