Phillip G. Wise, MD-Autism Insurance Legislation

Phillip G. Wise, MD, KCMS President-Elect (pictured right), was on hand with Lt. Governor, Brian Calley, to sign Autism Insurance Legislation. The bill requires insurance companies to pay for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis and treatment for children up to age 18. The legislation will also cover occupational therapy (OT) for sensory-based interventions and speech therapy. For more information on this bill, visit www.michigan.gov/autism.