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Backed by a basketball champion, more kids who stutter may have therapy covered

NCAA and NBA basketball star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist takes batting practice with the Houston Astros and George Springer at Minute Maid Park in April 2018 in Houston. Both Kidd-Gilchrist and Springer ...
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State House member, a lifelong stutterer, drafted speech therapy bill on Shapiro's desk

State Rep. Brandon Markosek (D-Monroeville) speaking before the House this summer. Gov. Josh Shapiro is poised to sign a law ensuring private insurers cover treatment for children who stutter. And for ...
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"I don't want another child to ever go through this." Plan to cover stuttering therapy unanimously passes IL Senate

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A bill that would expand insurance coverage for people with a stutter passed the Senate unanimously on a 52-0 vote. The proposal would require insurance companies to cover ...
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Former NBA player rallies behind NJ bill to cover stuttering treatments

TRENTON, N.J. – His voice resonated with New Jersey lawmakers, and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist testified for a bill designed to help people like him who stutter. The former NBA player from New Jersey was ...
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Illinois proposal could require insurance companies cover stuttering speech therapy

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — State lawmakers could pass a plan this spring to provide insurance coverage for speech therapy to treat stuttering. The bill would require health insurance companies to ...
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Backed by a basketball champion, more kids who stutter may have therapy covered

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