The House approved an amendment to the 2017 defense-spending bill May 18 that would ensure continuing coverage for military families who have autistic children. The provision, sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., would override an administration plan to reduce reimbursement rates for applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. The treatment has been shown to foster positive behavior changes in autistic children.
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Amendment Would Address Autism
By: FEDweek Staff