From the Orlando Sun-Sentinel, the [Sarasota, Florida] Herald-Tribune:

Speaking on World Autism Awareness Day, Republican Florida Governor Charlie Crist and former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino endorsed legislation that would require insurance companies to cover autism screenings and treatment.

Urging lawmakers to support the legislation, Crist said insurance companies can well afford it. “They’re making record profits,” Crist said. “If they can’t suck it up a little bit to help some kids, there’s something really wrong with that corporate ethic.” The bill has passed committees in the House and the Senate.

Although the measure has been approved by one committee in the House, there are doubts whether it can pass muster with the full House as many Republicans members say it would cause a spike in premiums for all policyholders — the major reason insurance companies also oppose the idea.

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