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Prevent economic catastrophe for families of Autistic persons caused by failure to mandate Autism care under PPACA

Created by D.H. on March 12, 2013

Autism requires costly care, which President Obama promised to include in PPACA but did not honor. This was deferred to states with no authority over most self-insured employers. Unlimited Flexible Spending Account (FSA) deferral now limited to $2500 under PPACA. Many special needs families also fall victim to Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Under AMT, medical bills are generally impossible to effectively deduct. Special needs families faced with economic catastrophe. Signees request the following of the Administration:
-Mandate Autism coverage
-Inform Autistic community of reasons for excluding this care
-Explain why care was promised, then excluded
-Remove FSA limits for special needs families
-Eliminate AMT for special needs families
-Consider more tax relief for special needs families

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