Blog Archive 2011

Shayan's Law was brought forward because insurance companies have not been following the letter and spirit of Washington State Mental Health Parity for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Our collective advocacy has prompted legal experts to look into this very closely. We are awaiting the outcome of court cases testing Mental Health Parity and it's protections for individuals with ASD's in WA.

We are prepared to block any action that will limit protection under Mental Health Parity for those with autism.

We need your help today to reach out to the chair of the committee to schedule for a vote (Executive Session) on Shayan's Law and to encourage committee members to vote YES in support of the autism insurance parity. The measure needs to be voted out of committee by Monday, February 21, in order to advance this legislative session.

Many thanks to all the families and advocates who packed the hearing room yesterday, dressed in red and carrying pictures of their children or accompanied with their children. Our hearing was well orchastrated.   Lorri Unumb(Autism Speaks Senior Policy Advisor), Dr's Bryan King and Gary Stobbe (Seattle Children's Hospital Autism Center), Kathy George (Harrison, Benis & Spence […]

Give a loved one with autism 5 minutes, call your senator and ask them to end autism insurance discrimination!