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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 | Pentagon Delays Proposed Rate Cuts For ABA | Oct. 9, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks
Pentagon Delays Proposed Rate Cuts For ABA October 09, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC (October 9, 2014) — The Department of Defense has announced it will delay a planned cut in what it pays providers through TRICARE to deliver applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment to military kids with autism. The new demonstration program allows coverage of BCBA/BCBA-D direct services and the…
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Autism Speaks | TRICARE Launches New Consolidated ABA Demo Program (PDF Avail.) | Sept. 22, 2014 #AutisticHistory #EndAutismSpeaks #BanABA
TRICARE Launches New Consolidated ABA Demo Program September 22, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC (September 22, 2014) — The Department of Defense has issued a new Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration program, which consolidates the current three TRICARE programs covering ABA for beneficiaries with autism. Autism Speaks is analyzing the new program and has requested input from TRICARE beneficiaries…
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Autism Speaks | ABA For Military Kids Bill Introduced In Congress | May 9, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
ABA For Military Kids Bill Introduced In Congress May 09, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC (May 9, 2014) — Bipartisan legislation that would require TRICARE to cover applied behavior analysis (ABA) for all military children with developmental disabilities, including autism, at medically prescribed levels was introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives. Sponsored by Reps. John Larson…
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Autism Speaks | TRICARE Plans Major Revamp of ABA Services For Military Kids | April 22, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
TRICARE Plans Major Revamp of ABA Services For Military Kids April 22, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC (April 22, 2014) — In a report to Congress, TRICARE announced it will be creating a new Autism Care Demonstration starting July 25 that will consolidate all ABA programs into one uniform benefit for eligible TRICARE beneficiaries with autism. The new program will launch with the…
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Autism Speaks | Military Families Ask Congress to Fix TRICARE | April 9, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #AutisticHealthcare
Military Families Ask Congress to Fix TRICARE April 09, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC (April 9, 2014) — Military families raising children with autism and Down syndrome today called on Congress to overhaul insurance coverage provided under TRICARE for applied behavior analysis (ABA) during Capitol Hill briefings organized by Autism Speaks. Reps. John Larson (D-CT) and Tom Rooney (R-FL), who…
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Autism Speaks | Military Kids Gain Easier Access to ABA, But Barriers Remain (PDF Avail.) | Feb. 6, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Military Kids Gain Easier Access to ABA, But Barriers Remain February 06, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC (February 6, 2014) — TRICARE, the military healthcare program, has eased onerous testing and assessment requirements for retiring service members to access applied behavior analysis (ABA) under its Pilot program for non-active duty family members. Beneficiaries who were receiving ECHO Autism Demonstration services upon retirement…
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