Blog Archive 2011

The state of Washington Health Technologies Coverage Determination: ABA based behavioral interventions for treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder is a covered benefit with Evidence Development (CED) HTCC Reimbursement Determination ␣ Limitations of Coverage ␣ Certain Applied Behavioral Analysis based behavioral interventions are a covered benefit for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder when the following conditions […]

Provider Update Please see the attached mailing that was sent to all UMP insureds who submitted health care claims with the DSM-IV diagnoses related to autism, aspergers and PDD in the last year.  Please feel free to distribute. Please keep me informed about the responses you get to the claims submitted. The offices of Ele Hamburger […]

“This decision is a life-saver for many families who have a child with autism,” said Arzu Forough, a parent of two of the plaintiffs, and a representative of Autism Speaks, a national advocacy group for people with autism. “We urge the Health Care Authority to implement Judge Craighead’s decision immediately so that all children of public employees who have autism can get access to this essential therapy.”

Medicaid Personal Care The Medicaid Personal Care Program includes hands-on, in-home services provided to those who are medically and financially eligible. A medical assessment is completed. Services are provided by Personal Care agencies; these agencies must have an approved certificate of need, (not all have well qualified providers for ASD's). Services provided in Personal Care include […]