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Gov. Cuomo Takes Big Step to Support the Disabled
Nov. 9, 2011 In a strong show of support for the disabled populations of New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law on November 1, 2011 that will require health insurance providers to offer coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder. This sensitivity to the special needs of people with disabilities bodes well for the developmentally disabled citizens of the New York, particularly the medically fragile children within this population, as the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) continues its work to reshape how healthcare services are delivered to the developmentally disabled through the 1115 Waiver.
To read the complete article on the passage of the new law requiring coverage of autism disorder by health insurance providers in New York, click here.
To learn more about the 1115 Waiver, click here. If you would like updates on the 1115 Waiver as it continues to evolve, please send your email address to SKIP.Communication@skipofny.org and include "Please update me on the 1115 Waiver" in the subject line.