For years, insurance companies and their lobbyists argued convincingly that Autism is a developmental disability that needs to be addressed through the Department of Education rather than through health services, especially insured health services.
In 2001, the Indiana state legislature broke the growing impasse and mandated that private insurers needed to offer their customers autism coverage. Now, many more states have jumped in and mandated some kind of insurance coverage for individuals with Autism, moving financial responsibility from school districts and Regional Centers to insurance pools.
The federal government’s Office of Personnel Management tipped the scales even farther, declaring that Autism services should be regarded as an insurable health benefit.
• Molina
• LA Care
• Blue Shield of CA
• Anthem/Blue Cross
• Magellan
• HealthNet
• MHN
• Blue Shield Promise Health Plan
Every insurance plan is different, and so are the costs. The cost of insurance is not just on the front end when you pay your premium, but also on the back end through co-payments and deductibles.
Some plans will authorize treatment but require the family to pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from the insurance company after the fact. Reports and documentation of services are distributed on an individualized basis to meet the insurance company’s reimbursement schedule.
Private pay is also a good choice when parents feel their child requires greater services than those authorized by their insurance plan.
As you embark on the journey through insurance-funded services, be sure to review all of your anticipated costs and develop a budget. Our insurance specialist would be happy to help you determine what services you qualify for under your insurance plan.
Below is a copy of our insurance information form, that you can fill out and submit if you like to start the process to enroll your child.
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