ABA / Autism Insurance Coverage: Mandates and Self-Insured Companies

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• April 1st, 2014
• applied behavior analysis, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral health services, healthcare coverage, insurance reform, mental health parity, policy implementation, self-insured plans
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Let me start out by saying that I am trained as a Behavior Analyst. Following my coursework and practicum experience, I had a solid foundation to begin my career working with individuals with various diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). My training however was focused, and...

New York State Autism Insurance Law – “No one said it would be easy”

• By: Patrick D. Paul, CPA Anderson Center for Autism
• October 1st, 2013
• access to treatment, applied behavior analysis, behavioral health services, family financial burden, healthcare regulation, insurance, insurance coverage, service provider qualifications
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On November 1, 2011 New York State became the 29th state to require regulated health insurance plans to cover “medically necessary” services for the diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) for both children and adults. The legislation was intended to help families afford the...