Larson, Jones to Hold Press Call on 'Caring for Military Kids With Autism Act'

WASHINGTON – Congressmen John Larson (CT-01) and Walter Jones (NC-03) will hold a conference call with reporters this Wednesday afternoon to discuss the introduction of the Caring for Military Kids With Autism Act.

The proposed legislation clarifies that military dependents with autism have access under the TRICARE program to medically necessary behavioral health treatments, including applied behavior analysis. Currently there is a cap on the amount of money TRICARE will pay for these services each year and coverage for these services is not available for dependents of retirees.

Joining Congressmen Larson and Jones for Wednesday's call will be Karen Driscoll and Rachel Kenyon, military mothers of children with autism whose advocacy helped shape the creation of the bill.

Members of the press are being asked to please RSVP for the call ahead of time by signing up online, or calling Chris Licata at Congressman Larson's office at (860) 278-8888 or Catherine Fodor at Congressman Jones's office at (202) 225-3415.

WHAT: Congressmen Larson, Jones to hold press call on "Caring For Military Kids With Autism Act."

WHEN: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 – 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Conference Call. To receive call-in information, sign up here or call the numbers above.

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