Autism Awareness
Transcript: Why is there still no cause or cure? Autism Autism Insurance Legislation Epidemic 1943 1980 2005 Autism Awareness History "Autism Insurance Reform - Autism Insurance Reform." Autism Insurance Reform - Autism Insurance Reform. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Oct. 2013. "Autism: Rise of A disorder." Timelines.latimes.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Oct. 2013. "Autism Society - Homepage." Autism Society - Homepage. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Oct. 2013. "Data & Statistics." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 27 June 2013. Web. 12 Oct. 2013. Falco, Miriam. "CDC: U.S. Kids with Autism up 78% in past Decade." CNN. Cable News Network, 01 Jan. 1970. Web. 12 Oct. 2013. "Home | Autism Speaks." Autism Speaks. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Oct. 2013. The lengthy history, the increase in the epidemic, and the lack of advocacy should urge a rise in autism awareness. Donate time, learn the facts. Special thanks to... What can we do to end this epidemic? Lack of Advocacy Autism awareness needs to rise. As of October 15, 2012 state regulated health insurance plans, both for-profit and non-profit, are required to offer an autism benefit for their insured members. PA 99 and 100 of 2012 includes the following highlights: Coverage for the treatment of ASD may be limited to a member through 18 years of age and may be subject to a maximum annual benefit as follows: For a covered member through 6 years of age, $50,000.00. For a covered member from 7 years of age through 12 years of age, $40,000.00. For a covered member from 13 years of age through 18 years of age, $30,000.00. A covered member must receive a diagnosis of ASD by a licensed physician or a licensed psychologist to receive coverage for ASD services. Insurance carriers may require an evaluation of the member be conducted every three years. Treatment of ASD must be evidence based and includes the following care as determined by a licensed physician or a licensed psychologist: Behavioral health treatment (applied behavior analysis), Pharmacy care, Psychiatric care, Psychological care, and/or. Therapeutic care (speech therapy, occupational therapy). 1 in 88 children in the United States have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.