Public health Debate set Thursday on proposed mandate that insurers in Utah cover autism treatment.
Advocates for autism insurance coverage will build a ball pit in the Utah State Capitol Rotunda Friday to represent the number of children affected by the brain disorder.
Using a giant container built by Home Depot and plastic balls from Toys R Us, the Utah Autism Coalition wants lawmakers to know 18,532 Utah children have autism. The group will also distribute jars with 639 gumballs to each state senator and 247 balls to each representative, representing the average number of autistic children in their districts.
Mandate debate set for Thursday afternoon
The Senate Business and Labor Committee is scheduled on Thursday to hear SB55, which would require health benefit plans to provide coverage to treat autism spectrum disorders.
The hearing is at 2:10 p.m. in room 210 of Senate Building at the Capitol. The public can also listen to the hearing live via http://le.utah.gov/.
A ball for every Utah child with autism
The display of 18,532 balls to represent the number of Utah children with autism will be installed at the Utah State Capitol Rotunda Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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