Blog Archive 2012

Families, please share with your physicians and therapists. From the Washington State Health Care Authority:   Please join us on Friday, August 31, 2012, from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Cherry Street Plaza, 626 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA in the Pear Conference Room or by webinar (https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/982438674 ). The Health Care Authority (HCA) is […]

The following FAQ about Shayan's Settlement is up on the Uniform Medical Plan (UMP) website. On August 8, 2012, the Health Care Authority (HCA) mailed a notice to UMP subscribers who have a covered member with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. This notice explained the proposed settlement agreement between the HCA and the parties […]

Department of Defense and Tri-Care Ordered to Provide Applied Behavioral Therapy to Autistic Children of Military Dependents (via PR Newswire) WASHINGTON, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Washington D.C. Federal District Judge Reggie Walton today ruled that the Department of Defense and its military insurance arm, Tri-Care acted arbitrarily and capriciously in denying applied behavior analysis therapy […]

For More Information Contact: Doug Porter, Director, HCA 360-725-1040 Eleanor Hamburger or Rick Spoonemore, Sirianni Youtz Spoonemore: 206-223-0303   Public Employees Enrolled in the Uniform Medical Plan Will Receive Coverage of Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy Partial Settlement Provides for Coverage of Behavioral Therapy for Autism   Seattle, WA – The Washington State Health Care Authority […]