Most sections of the Autism Insurance Act in Illinois went
into effect in December of 2008. Implementing and understanding this act is an
ongoing process. Autism Speaks through its Autism Votes initiative with the
help of George Washington University Law School, has created fact sheets for
each state. There are 28 states that currently have autism insurance laws. The Illinois fact sheet includes the purposes of the act, what is
covered and the limitations of the act. This is useful information for any
parent seeking help from their insurance companies to cover the exorbitant medical
costs associated with autism. Here is a fact sheet from Pennsylvania
Download Pennsylvania–s-autism-insurance-act—a-factsheet