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Greetings!
Summer is still hanging around in the some parts of the country, but the school year is now in full swing. We have lots of news to share!
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Research Shows Gene Defect's Role in Autism-Like Behavior
Scientists affiliated with the UC Davis MIND Institute have discovered how a defective gene causes brain changes that lead to the atypical social behavior characteristic of autism. The research offers a potential target for drugs to treat the condition. Read more...
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Legal Opinion Finds CA Regional Centers Can Pay Copay
The Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA) requested a legal opinion from the law firm, Enright and Ocheltree, LLP, in order to determine whether regional centers can pay the co-pays for services otherwise covered by insurance. The legal option authored on June 11, 2012, finds that requiring copayments from families who have insurance violates the Lanterman Act, which governs the regional centers. In addition, this legal opinion found that hardship and financial need of the family are not relevant, since there is no copay requirement in the law pertaining to insurance. This means that families who are able to secure insurance funding for applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for their child with autism can contact their regional center to request reimbursement for copayments. Families can provide their regional center service coordinator with the following legal opinion to support their request. Click here for a copy.
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Autism in the 2012 Presidential Campaign
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced in March, that 1 in every 88 children born the year George Bush ran against Al Gore in 2000 went on to develop autism. In six short years, those children will become adults. The stakes have never been higher for a solid plan and firm leadership, both in Congress and the White House, to address the multitude of issues facing the future of our community - research, services, education, housing and access to treatment.
For the first time ever, Autism Votes wants to make AUTISM an unavoidable topic during the 2012 Presidential Campaign. Our community has power - and our politicians need to see us everywhere they turn.
Are you registered to vote in this critical election? Are you registered with Autism Votes to keep up with the latest issues?Have you activated your friends and family? Help make autism an unavoidable topic of conversation for those running for office this fall, register today!
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Illinois Passes First Law Limiting DSM5 - Insurance Coverage Protected Under New Law
The proposed changes to the redefinition of autism proposed for the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5 (DSM5) just ran into a huge vote of no-confidence recently when Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law Senate Bill S679.
Now, in Illinois at least, anyone with an autism diagnosis according to the criteria laid out in the current DSM4 will retain their diagnosis for insurance coverage regardless of what the APA does with future editions of the DSM.
If it can happen in Illinois if can happen in your state. Please click on the Take Action link to send an email to your state legislators asking them to introduce and support a bill similar to Illinois's S679. Take Action!
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"He Doesn't Look Autistic" & Other Misconceptions About Autism
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Bullying - How to Cope With It, How to Address It
SAVE THE DATE for Inclusion Institute's 2012 Speaker Series - LAST Seminar of the Year!
Date: September 15, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon
Location: Veteran's Memorial Complex, Culver City
Questions? Contact 818-543-4631or send an email here.
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Behavior Frontiers In-Network with Aetna
We are pleased to announce that Behavior Frontiers is an in-network provider for Aetna in California to deliver ABA services to their members with autism from our BCBA supervisors and our Certified Behavior Instructors for Autism. If your child with autism is covered by Aetna, please contact Behavior Frontiers today to find out if he/she is eligible. You can use our secure, online benefits verification form or call Cindy Santohigashi at 888-922-2843.
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FREE WEBINAR! Health Insurance 104: Dealing with and Avoiding Denials!
When: Tuesday, September 18th, 2012, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT
Presenters: Special Guest Presenter: Tammy Pedersen AND Members of the CalABA Public Policy's Insurance Work Group: Sarah Trautman-Eslinger, MA, BCBA, David Adams, PsyD, BCBA-D and Bryan Davey, PhD, BCBA-D.
Who would benefit from attending this event? ABA practitioners who want to learn how to deal with CLAIM DENIALS!
Content covered: Tammy, Sarah, David and Bryan will review fundamental information regarding: - The primary reasons a claim is denied
- How to avoid inaccurate claims
- How to successfully win an Independent Medical Review (IMR) for claims denied based on diagnosis or legitimacy of ABA
- What to look for in order to choose the right third-party billing agency for your practice
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Thank you for taking time to read the Behavior Frontiers newsletter. We are dedicated to bringing you the most up to date information in the field of ABA therapy. Whether you are a parent in need of services for your child or a professional dedicated to improving the lives of children with autism and other special needs, we look forward to working with you! Please give us a call or send us an email with any questions, comments, suggestions or needs you may have. For more information please contact Helen Mader, Behavior Frontiers' Executive Director at:
Phone: 310-856-0800
Fax: 310-324-3134
Behavior Frontiers is contracted with various health insurance plans, school districts, and regional centers. If you have any questions about our service locations, call our main toll free number at 1-888-922-2843 or visit us at behaviorfrontiers.com |
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