CHARLESTON CHATTER: Your Thoughts on Autism Bill

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Updated: 10:12 AM Mar 19, 2009 CHARLESTON CHATTER: Your Thoughts on Autism Bill Families are continuing to put pressure on the West Virginia Legislature to require insurance companies in the state to cover autism treatment and therapy. Vote in our online poll and share your thoughts. Posted: 12:11 PM Mar 18, 2009 Reporter: Anna Baxter Email Address: anna.baxter@wsaz.com	Courtesy: West Virginia Legislature

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Families are continuing to put pressure on the West Virginia Legislature to require insurance companies in the state to cover autism treatment and therapy.

Right now, many families have to pay for the health care costs with no help from their insurance companies.

Do you think insurance companies in West Virginia should cover autism treatment and therapy? We would like to hear from you in our WSAZ Charleston poll. You can also give us your ideas by filling out the comment box below.

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