Pop News Brief: On November 1, 2011, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill requiring insurers to provide coverage for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. The law is scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2012 for insurance policies started or renewed after that date. New York is the 29th state to require coverage for autism related health expenses.

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