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NC Takes Big Step to Autism Insurance Reform | May 14, 2013 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
NC Takes Big Step to Autism Insurance Reform RALEIGH (May 14, 2013) — The North Carolina autism insurance reform bill cleared its first hurdle today, gaining approval 25-4 in the House Insurance Committee. North Carolina is one of 18 remaining states yet to require state-regulated health plans to cover the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism.…
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NC Autism Insurance Bill Sails Out of House, On to the Senate | May 15, 2013 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks
NC Autism Insurance Bill Sails Out of House, On to the Senate RALEIGH (May 15, 2013) — The North Carolina House of Representatives voted 105-7 for a bill that would require state-regulated health insurers to cover common autism therapies, including ABA. The measure moves next to the Senate. North Carolina is one of just 18 remaining…
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Autism Speaks | Department of Defense announces ABA coverage improvements for TRICARE | May 28, 2015 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks
Department of Defense announces ABA coverage improvements for TRICARE May 29, 2015 Washington, DC— TRICARE, the Department of Defense healthcare program, announced improvements to its coverage of applied behavior analysis (ABA) for beneficiaries with autism. The improvements were announced as amendments to the TRICARE Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration (ACD). The newly published federal register notice describes the…
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Autism Speaks legislative wins in 2016 | Oct. 4, 2016 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks
Autism Speaks legislative wins in 2016 October 04, 2016 Empowering Science and Research The year started strong as Autism Speaks successfully advocated for an increase in research for the NIH and Congress and President ultimately signed an omnibus appropriations bill that includes $2 billion more than the previous level of $30.1 billion which was the…
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Autism Speaks | TRICARE announces Autism Care Demonstration updates | Oct. 5, 2015 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
TRICARE announces Autism Care Demonstration updates October 05, 2015 Washington, DC− In a recent announcement, improvement’s to Tricare’s Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration (ACD) including improvements in coverage for applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for non-active duty families. The announcement stated: “As of October 1, 2015, all ACD cost-shares will match TRICARE Prime and Standard cost-shares…
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Autism Speaks urges Department of Defense to expand, not restrict, services for military children with autism | May 26, 2021 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks
Autism Speaks urges Department of Defense to expand, not restrict, services for military children with autism Burdensome changes to Operations Manual and flawed research review pose barriers for military families May 6, 2021 Autism Speaks urges the Department of Defense to reconsider recently announced changes that would make it harder for children with autism to access needed care. These changes would make applied behavior analysis (ABA), an evidence-based treatment that helps reduce challenges…
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Autism Speaks Reports On Efforts To Improve New TRICARE Plan (PDF Avail.) | Oct. 24, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks
Autism Speaks Reports On Efforts To Improve New TRICARE Plan October 24, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC (October 24, 2014) — Autism Speaks, military families and other service and advocacy organizations met last week with TRICARE and Department of Defense (DoD) representatives to address questions and concerns regarding coverage of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) under TRICARE’s new Autism Care Demonstration (ACD). A…
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