If enacted, The Accessing Autism Services Bill (SB 12 and HB 2367), “Kate's Law” would require health insurance to cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders in Kansas.
KCAL ADVOCACY
Video Testimony
With generous support from the creative media department of the Kansas City Chiefs, KCAL has produced a 14 minute video testimony in support of Kate’s Law. Please share this with your family, friends and associates in Kansas and ask for their support of this initiative.
(If you have trouble viewing the video from the above link, it has also been posted to YouTube.)
Postcard Campaign
KCAL completed a postcard campaign directed at our Kansas legislators prior to the start of the 2009 session on January 12.
KATE’S LAW IN THE NEWS
April 15, 2009
KCAL press release: Kate’s Law a Win-Win Proposition for Kansas and Children with Autism
March 4, 2009
KSNT Channel 27 News ran a story on Kate’s Law on the day the House version was introduced by Representatives Peterson and Ruiz.
February 26, 2009
Letter to the Editor in Lawrence Journal World
February 20, 2009
Autism Speaks issued a follow up press release on February 20, 2009. We have confirmed that the additional information requested of the Kansas Insurance Department by Senator Teichman has been provided to her office.
February 18, 2009
Senator Teichman issued a press release expressing her position on Senate Bill 12 which was reported by several area media outlets, including The Lawrence Journal World and the Kansas Health Institute.
January 29, 2009
Senate Bill 12 (Kate's Law) was heard in the Senate Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee on Thursday January 29th. The room was standing room only and our proponents did a fantastic job presenting our case. The hearing was covered by both the Kansas Health Institute and the Lawrence Journal World.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
For future updates and information on how you can help, please check this site regularly and make sure to register to receive email updates from KCAL and Autism Votes.
CURRENT STATUS OF THE BILL
Hearings for both SB 12 and HB 2367 were held but no further action was taken before the close of the 2009 legislative session.
The Dillmore motion to pull Kate’s Law from the House Insurance Committee to be debated on the House Floor failed 60 YES, 60 NO, 5 excused or abstained. See how your Representative voted.
The legislature will reconvene on January 11, 2010. Both bills are still “alive” and this issue will be taken up again at the start of the 2010 session.
