Autism Fundraiser!

Join Rock Therapeutic Services at the 
St. Patrick's Day Dash and help support the
Seattle Children's Autism Center!

The family friendly dash is on March 17th at Seattle Center, more details can be found here: http://stpatsdash.com/

Bring your kiddos out for the Leprechaun Lap,

a half mile dash just for wee ones 10 & under.

To register on team Rock Therapeutic Services click here:

https://secure.getmeregistered.com/homepage.php?id=3413

We look forward to seeing you there!

Why should you know about Senate Bill 5756?

Senate Bill 5756 expands insurance coverage of neurodevelopmental therapies to individuals age 18 and under!

Why is this important?   Currently, "neurodevelopmental" therapies (speech, physical, occupational, etc.) are only covered for children age 6 and under.  Once a child turns 7 their insurance will no longer cover such services and the family is forced to pay out of pocket.  Many families cannot afford to do this and the child's quality of life suffers.

SB 5756 allows children to continue getting the
therapy they need instead of falling through the cracks.

What can you do?   Use the template below to send an email to each of the following senators:

karen.keiser@leg.wa.gov  (District 33)

steve.conway@leg.wa.gov (District 29)

randi.becker@leg.wa.gov (District 2)

michael.carrell@leg.wa.gov (District 28)

david.frockt@leg.wa.gov (District 46)

adam.kline@leg.wa.gov (District 37)

linda.parlette@leg.wa.gov (District12)

cheryl.pflug@leg.wa.gov (District 5)

craig.pridemore@leg.wa.gov (District 49)

Use the following link to find out who your legislators are:

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/Default.aspx

Dear Senator ______________:
RE: Support SB 5756 - expanding insurance coverage of neurodevelopmental therapies

(If you are a constituent of this senator, be sure to say that at the beginning of this letter). 

I am the parent of a child who receives speech therapy.  Currently speech therapy services are covered by employer-sponsored group policy for comprehensive health insurance for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities age six years and under. SB 5756 would expand health converage to children 18 years and under. This would fill an important gap in coverage for children who need medically-necessary therapies that are evidence-based and cost effective.

(Add a personal story about your child or a child you serve who would benefit from this legislation. Emphasize how speech therapy has made a difference in this child's life and his/her family.)

Thank you for considering to support SB 5756.

Sincerely, 

(Include your name and credentials)karen.keiser@leg.wa.gov