'Nick's Law' On Autism Disorders Passes Senate

An amendment that would require health insurance policies to cover diagnosis, treatment and therapy for autism disorders passed the Oklahoma Senate on a bipartisan vote today.

The plan, called “Nick’s Law,” will give Oklahoma families a better opportunity to fight a disability affecting more children than ever. Both Senator Jay Paul Gumm, D-Durant, and Senator Mary Easley proposed amendments to a pair of bills that were subsequently approved and sent to the House of Representatives.

The lawmakers said empowering parents and holding powerful insurance companies accountable to their policyholders is the right thing to do. Gumm said the proposal is fiscally responsible to taxpayers and morally responsible to children in Oklahoma.

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