June 2021

milestone conference

Check out our session at the 2021 Milestones Conference

Conference / By

Our founder Marla Root was a speaker for the virtual 2021 Milestones National Autism Conference. Her presentation,Autism Insurance Services including Telehealth in a Post-Pandemic World, focused on four key areas: identifying health insurance options such as covering ABA, speech, and occupational therapy services; identifying how telehealth may be a viable option for autism treatment delivery; …

Check out our session at the 2021 Milestones Conference Read More »

Autism Speaks’ Toolkit

Is your Self Funded Employer Health Plan not covering ABA? Check out Autism Speaks’ ToolkitACCESS TO TREATMENT BARRIERS

Access to Treatment / By

Self Funded or ERISA large group employer health plans are not impacted by mandates or state legislation. Each company chooses whether or not to provide an ABA benefit. Currently, about 65% of larger employers understand the impact of ASD on families and have added the benefit. The Autism Speaks’ Self-Funded Company Toolkit is a great …

Is your Self Funded Employer Health Plan not covering ABA? Check out Autism Speaks’ ToolkitACCESS TO TREATMENT BARRIERS Read More »

whole child budget

Learn how OhioRise will stop custody relinquishment and provide new stabilization services

Access to Treatment / By

The Ohio Children’s Budget Coalition provided a budget update explaining Ohio’s proposed Medicaid benefit program to support Multi-System Youth (youth in crisis) called OhioRise. Check out this webinar to provide an overview of the stakeholder engagement process that will be used to inform about the proposed OhioRISE Medicaid program and services that could be offered …

Learn how OhioRise will stop custody relinquishment and provide new stabilization services Read More »

ohioriseinfographic

Urgent: A new state budget amendment could deny children with autism much needed stabilization services. Please Contact your State Senator today

Call to Action / By

OhioRise is the new proposed Medicaid program to support children in crisis with autism and other disorders with much needed behavioral health treatment services to stabilize without any threat of custody relinquishment to cover the cost of treatment. The OhioRise Medicaid program is a part of the state budget working through the Statehouse. Please call …

Urgent: A new state budget amendment could deny children with autism much needed stabilization services. Please Contact your State Senator today Read More »