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Lawmakers seek passage of autism treatment bill

ALBANY - Lawmakers here and in Washington Tuesday urged passage of bills requiring health insurers to pay for autism treatment and therapy for children and young adults. A bipartisan coalition of state senators and Assembly members touted legislation from Sen. Charles Fuschillo (R-Merrick) and Assemb. Harvey Weisenberg (D-Long Beach) to have insurers cover up to $36,000 per year in autism-related...

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