Center for Autism and Related Disorders Gives Support to Arizona Families as Lawmakers Today Consider the Repeal of Groundbreaking Stephen's Law
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD) today announced its full support behind the Arizona families who will be affected if Arizona lawmakers choose to repeal Stephen's Law. Stephen's Law, passed in 2008, mandates that insurance companies cover behavioral treatments of autism. This Thursday, lawmakers are voting on Senate Bill (SB)1593, which would recall all mandates in the state of Arizona. CARD is joining with families across the state in encouraging Governor Jan Brewer to veto the Senate bill.
"This comes as a great shock to our families," says ...