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Governor Blagojevich Calls Special Session to Help Children with Autism Access Healthcare Coverage
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Governor Rod R. Blagojevich called a second special session of the General Assembly for today to discuss and act on a bill to expand health insurance coverage for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Thousands of children in Illinois have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and families often have to cover the cost of treatment for children with autism using personal funds because their insurance won't cover it. “Today I call the General Assembly into special session, because children with autism should not have to wait another year, or another legislative session to get the healthcare they need,” said Governor Blagojevich. "Illinois families work too hard to have to devote such a large portion of their income to their children’s treatment. With this proposed change, Illinois’ children with autism can get needed therapies and services to help their development into adulthood."
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