JEFFERSON CITY — To pay for intensive therapy for their autistic children, Missouri families have maxed out credit cards, refinanced homes and depleted their savings. Soon, their costs could be covered by health insurance.
UPDATE: Autism insurance mandate passes General Assembly
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 | 3:48 p.m. CDT
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