Re: Article: NJ State Requires Coverage of Autism Screening and Therapy

[Guest guest]

Hi Maureen -

Thanks Maureen. I'm wondering if this covers my son. He has CAS and the

insurance company (Oxford/United Healthcare) only allowed him 90 visits.

Thanks,

tte

On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 6:50 AM, Maureen <mosense@...> wrote:

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> I thought some NJ-ites might like to see this.

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> August 17, 2009

> State Requires Coverage of Autism Screening and Therapy

> New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine has signed legislation that requires health

> insurers in the state to provide diagnostic coverage for screening for

> autism and other developmental disabilities.

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> The measure, A-2238/S-1651, also requires insurance companies to provide up

> to $36,000 per year for medically necessary behavioral early intervention

> for all patients with autism, and with other developmental disabilities, who

> are under 21 years of age.

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> " We have made the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders a

> top priority in New Jersey , " Corzine said. " The legislation I am signing

> today recognizes there must be appropriate resources to treat and care for

> individuals with autism, and provide their families the support they need.

> By doing so, we enable those affected with autism to function as

> independent, productive, and empowered individuals and ease the burden of

> their loved ones. "

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> The autism coverage requirement applies only to insured plans. It does not

> apply to self-insured plans. It applies to insurance policies and contracts

> delivered, issued, executed, or renewed on or after the effective date of

> the law which is 180 days after August 13, 2009--on or about February 9,

> 2010.

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[Guest guest]

I'm just the messenger. Note it doesnt take effect till Feb 2010 and I have no

idea how they work out number of visits per year in the insurance companies.

also not for self-insured families.

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> > delivered, issued, executed, or renewed on or after the effective date of

> > the law which is 180 days after August 13, 2009--on or about February 9,

> > 2010.

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