Rally Speakers
Rachel McCleery, Miss Monroe County, will be making a few announcements and doing brief introductions for many of the speakers
State Representative Kathy Angerer – (D – 55, Dundee) Chair of Health Policy Comm., Sponsor HB 5527
State Senator Tupac Hunter – (D – 5, Detroit) Assistant Minority Leader, Sponsor SB 784 & 785
State Representative Richard Ball (R – 85, Laingsburg) Sponsor HB 5529
Kimberly Maddox-Reihl – Executive Director of Autism Society of Michigan
Stephanie Harlan – Director of Judson Center Autism Connections, Parent of a child with Autism
Justin Harlan – 9 yr. old boy and Self Advocate
Senator Randy Richardville – (R – 17, Monroe), President Pro Tempore
State Representative Paul Opsommer – (R – 93, Dewitt) Uncle to a child with Autism
State Senator Liz Brater – (D – 18, Ann Arbor)
Kelly Kinney – Parent of a child with Autism
Heidi Scheer – Mrs. Michigan, Parent of a child with Autism
State Representative John Espinoza – (D – 83, Croswell) Grandparent of a child with Autism
Senator John Gleason – (D – 27, Flushing)
Don Spencer – Superintendent of Monroe County ISD
Val Callahan – Celebrities Against Autism, Parent of a child with Autism
Shelley Hendrix – Director of State Advocacy Relations for Autism Speaks, Parent of a child with Autism
State Senator Hansen Clarke – (D – 1, Detroit)
Cecelia Hammond - President ASA SE Wayne County Chapter and Grandparent to a child with Autsim
Blake Hammond - 16 yr. old Self Advocate
The Governor is sending her staff to listen to the speakers, talk to people and report back.
We may also have Patti Tapia from Autism Speaks and Lisa Gallipoli, National Director of Field Operations for Autism Speaks. I should hear today whether they can attend.
Dedicated to promoting Autism Insurance in Michigan through networking and legislative reform.
AIM BIO:
AIM is comprised of over 3000 residents of Michigan who have pledged their support in passing the autism insurance legislation in Michigan. The sole aim of AIM is to pass autism insurance legislation in Michigan with the help of those 3000+ members.
AIM Position Statement
It is our position that
1) legislation should be passed in the state of Michigan that will require insurance companies to cover diagnosis, treatment, and services for all people wiht Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
2) all people with ASD should be covered, regardless of age.
3) Autism Spectrum Disorder is defined as any of the pervasive developmental disorders as defined by the most recent edition of the DSM.
4) this coverage should include treatments as prescribed or ordered by the insured's treating physician or psychologist and that no insurer may deny coverage for an individual based solely on the fact that the individual is diagnosed with an ASD.
5) covered treatments shall not be subject to visit limits.
6) there should be a provision for an expedited arbitration process if an insurance company denies coverage or changes coverage status.
7) coverage should not be construed as limiting access to benefits or other services that are otherwise available to an individual.
2) all people with ASD should be covered, regardless of age.
3) Autism Spectrum Disorder is defined as any of the pervasive developmental disorders as defined by the most recent edition of the DSM.
4) this coverage should include treatments as prescribed or ordered by the insured's treating physician or psychologist and that no insurer may deny coverage for an individual based solely on the fact that the individual is diagnosed with an ASD.
5) covered treatments shall not be subject to visit limits.
6) there should be a provision for an expedited arbitration process if an insurance company denies coverage or changes coverage status.
7) coverage should not be construed as limiting access to benefits or other services that are otherwise available to an individual.
List of Supporting Organizations as of 4/23/10
ACT Network |
Ann Arbor Families for Autistic Children's Education and Support |
Autism Advisory Group
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Autism Insurance in Michigan (AIM) |
Autism Resource Network |
Autism Society of America |
Autism Society of America - Oakland County Chapter |
Autism Society of Washtenaw County |
Autism Society of WestShore |
Autism SpeaksAutism Alliance of Michigan |
Beaumont Hospitals |
Behavior Analysts Association of Michigan
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Detroit Medical Center
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Early InterventionCenter |
Easter Seals |
Elder Disability Rights Association Section of the State Bar of Michigan |
Family Chiropractic Clinic |
First Capital Directories |
Forestview Lanes |
Fravel Financial Services |
GFWC Madison Heights Intermediate Womens Club |
Glenn Buege Chevrolet |
Henry Ford Health System |
HOPE Network
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Kaufman Children's Center for Speech, Language, Sensory-Motor & Social Connections, Inc. |
Michael James Associates |
Michigan Association of Elementary and Middle School Principals |
Michigan Association of IntermediateSchool Administrators |
Michigan Association of School Administrators |
Michigan Association of School Boards |
Michigan Association of School Psychologists |
Michigan Association of School Social Workers |
Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health |
Michigan Nurses Association |
Michigan Pharmacists Association |
Michigan PTA |
Michigan Secondary School Principals Association |
Michigan Speech Language Hearing Association |
Middle Cities Education Association |
Monroe IntermediateSchool District |
National Alliance on Mental Illness - Michigan Chapter (member of Partners for Parity) |
National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section
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The Abilities Center |
The Ann Arbor Center for Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
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Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District
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