Ohio Autism Insurance Coalition

Read The Coalition’s Public Testimony on New Medicaid ABA Benefit

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On July 7, 2014, Medicaid agencies were instructed to cover autism treatment services for children under age 21. The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) released draft rule language for a new Medicaid state plan, medical therapy service covering treatment interventions such as applied behavior analysis in Draft Rule: 5160-34-01 Intensive Behavioral Services for Children with Autism (CIBS). […]

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Public Testimony for new ABA Medicaid Service Monday, May 15, 2017

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On July 7, 2014, Medicaid agencies were instructed to cover autism treatment services for children under age 21. The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) released draft rule language for a new Medicaid state plan, medical therapy service covering treatment interventions such as applied behavior analysis in Draft Rule: 5160-34-01 Intensive Behavioral Services for Children with Autism (CIBS).

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Early Intervention ABA & Play Therapy Payment System Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 17, 2017

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The publicly funded Part C Early Intervention (EI) Program of The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides evidenced-based interventions including ABA & Play Therapy to infants and toddlers with disabilities. The Ohio Department of Development Disabilities is proposing to adopt new rule 5123:2-10-01 (Early Intervention Services – System of Payment).  The rule establishes a structure

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Status of Accessing Benefits Under The Autism Insurance Mandate

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On April 12, 2017, Governor Kasich signs Autism Insurance Mandate legislation amongst children impacted by autism. What a great way to celebrate Autism Awareness Month by having a signing ceremony for the passed legislation. Per The Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) on May 8, here is the current update on the status of health insurance plans adding

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The Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis Conference held in Columbus in April

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hat is The Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis? Founded in 2008, The Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis (OHABA) is an affiliated chapter of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). OHABA is an organization for people interested in behavior analysis and is primarily an interest group. The purpose of this nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization is to promote

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