Blog Archive 2014

Regence BlueShield is now the lone remaining major health insurer in Washington State that refuses to reimburse parents for treatment prescribed to their autistic children. On June 12, Regence will defend its position before the Washington Supreme Court in O.S.T. v. Regence BlueShield. That's when the Supreme Court will consider whether to affirm a lower […]

If your child or children are: insured through a large employer that is self-insured (i.e. coverage through private (for-profit or nonprofit) employer including cities or counties), and they have been denied medically necessary neurodevelopmental therapies (i.e. Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy) or behavioral therapy (i.e. Applied Behavior Analysis) WAAA would like to hear from you at your […]

Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy (WAAA) is teaming up with Skymania to bring Tumble to Autism to children who don't ordinarily have access to community based, inclusive exercise & recreation programs.  Trained staff and volunteers will be there to assist the children enjoy healthy exercise, many for the first time ever. This 30,000 square foot facility […]

WASHINGTON, DC, May 22, 2014 -- The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a new Defense budget which includes a requirement that TRICARE dramatically improve access to applied behavior analysis (ABA) for all military children with developmental disabilities. Action moves next to the Senate. The TRICARE amendment to the National Defense Appropriations Act for FY […]