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Governor Charlie Crist and former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marion played catch at the state capitol today as the two teamed up to fight for coverage of autism on health insurance policies. Marino will serve on a task force set up by the governor. Marion has a 19 year old autistic son. The quarterback said his resources allowed him to get help for his son and others should have the same opportunity.

“I think it’s going to mean is that a lot of people that don’t have opportunities to get services, treatments, and the help they need for their family to succeed in life is going to come true. It’s going to give them opportunities. It’s going to give them opportunities to transition into a regular job later in life. My son is 19 now. He’ll be in a position to have a job…and be very successful in life, and I think it’s because of early intervention. I was able to give him a lot of services that a lot of people need today, and it’s not being paid for by insurance companies,” said Marino.

The task for report is due in March.